Facilitation+and+moderation

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The LMS unit on e-moderation gave some useful tips on what makes a good facilitator. Some main points for good practice for e moderators to ensure a successful online learning experience include:


 * 1) **always respond to discussion items - students need feedback**
 * 2) **encourage the FAQ not private emails to help create a collaborative problem solving environment.**
 * 3) **give clear guidelines for discussion**
 * 4) **start discussions with opening gambits/questions**
 * 5) **draw links between students discussion and summarise main points.**

I have found an interesting wiki regarding online learning and in it it has a module on online facilitation. Here is the link. []

A wiki with information about online facilitation compiled by Nancy White http://onlinefacilitation.wikispaces.com/