Creating an efficient and effective online course requires online facilitators to develop exceptional communication and other relevant skills. Just as 21st-century teachers need all the skills required to develop lessons plans for traditional classroom instruction, they must equally competent to apply them to online teaching environments.
Group Activity (10 minutes)—7 Habits of Highly Effective Online Facilitators
Stephen Covey in his bestseller book, "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" outlined the seven habits of how people can become effective in their daily life. In this activity, Google the information on what are the essential skills required to become an effective online facilitator. Summarise the information into "7 Habits of Highly Effective Online Facilitators" in the space provided below.
10 keywords for Effective Online Facilitators
For this activity please use your smartphone.
From the preceding activity, choose 10 KEYWORDS that you think would describe the CRITICAL attributes of highly effective online facilitators. Then follow the instruction below to share your keywords.