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"Learning through discussion has always been a big part of my philosophy when it comes to resource development and instructional design. Most of my experience has revolved around English language acquisition through speaking, listening, reading and writing skill development. Throughout this course, I have grown to learn that there is more to leading a seminar than presenting the content and activities. Teacher presence through follow-up, monitoring, guiding and coaching also plays huge role. Without this, the discussion is less meaningful, regardless of how much was generated. Attempting to expand my focus from content to needs and preferences will enable deeper learning and foster retention."
Part Two
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Identify and reflect upon your experience as a moderator of online communication. What have you learned about your own facilitation and co-facilitation skills? What changes might you make (if any) as a result of the experience and learnings in this course?
Developing a visual presence is the most challenging for me as a facilitator. Video is especially disconcerting. This is one of the changes I would like to make throughout the OLTD program. I've uploaded a video response here as a reminder to make myself be "seen" in an online community. I plan on adding videos as I grow and develop, so I can measure my progress.
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This video was filmed in one raw take, February 18, 2017.
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Transcript:
In co-facilitating, my partner and I were able to rely on each other's strengths to create a well-rounded, inclusive seminar. Both of us found a rock in each other, while being a rock for one another. Our preferences were almost equally distributed across Kolb's Experiential Learning Model: accommodating, assimilating, diverging and converging. My preference to learn through hands on experiences and set clear goals and intentions assisted in developing timely, creative learning activities. Still needing time to think and process information, I enjoyed the readings and listenings we gathered for the cohort to enable them to put theory into practice. My partner's propensity towards ideas and theories, brainstorming activities and colourful imagination resulted in learning activities that met the needs of a diverse group of learners. Where we overlapped, we were able to compliment each other, by bringing strength to one another's less preferred learning styles. Together we provided authentic, integrated learning experiences, enhancing the skills and knowledge of the cohort. Team-based facilitation enriches collaboration and project management, providing opportunity for complex learning.

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Corinne Hamel-Taylor, Educational
In elementary school, my teacher asked us to create a time capsule letter to ourselves. He gave us various prompts as to what to include in the letter. One of the prompts was to tell what we wanted to be when we grew up. I was a huge admirer of a very special teacher I had in primary school. She nurtured me and protected me. She encouraged me and gave me a voice. Ever since, I knew I wanted to do the same for others. In my letter I told myself that I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. (No, I don't have this letter anymore.)
As I transitioned from elementary to middle, my passion shifted. I developed a love of reading and writing. In middle school, we were asked to develop our own magazine as a collaborative language arts project. My best friend and I loved fashion magazines at the time. We used our 'expertise' to write articles featuring famous people, fashion trends and comic relief. (Yes, I still have it! Kirk Cameron with his, then fiancee)

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Welcome to my OLTD 503 Reflection. Browse the pages on the right to experience my learning journey.

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Sweet red limes in my garden...I can't figure out why it keeps uploading sideways. Perhaps this is a sign. Respect the perspective of others.
Welcome to my OLTD 503 Reflection. Browse the pages on the right to experience my learning journey.

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Sweet red limes in my garden...I can't figure out why it keeps uploading sideways. Perhaps this is a sign. Respect the perspective of others.
Welcome to my OLTD 503 Reflection. Browse the pages on the right to experience my learning journey.
This site serves as a space for future reflections and assessments. It is a companion to my OLTD blog.

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Identify and reflect upon your experience as a moderator of online communication. What have you learned about your own facilitation and co-facilitation skills? What changes might you make (if any) as a result of the experience and learnings in this course?
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This video was February 18, 20172017.
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Transcript:
In co-facilitating, my partner and I were able to rely on each other's strengths to create a well-rounded, inclusive seminar. Both of us found a rock in each other, while being a rock for one another. Our preferences were almost equally distributed across Kolb's Experiential Learning Model: accommodating, assimilating, diverging and converging. My preference to learn through hands on experiences and set clear goals and intentions assisted in developing timely, creative learning activities. Still needing time to think and process information, I enjoyed the readings and listenings we gathered for the cohort to enable them to put theory into practice. My partner's propensity towards ideas and theories, brainstorming activities and colourful imagination resulted in learning activities that met the needs of a diverse group of learners. Where we overlapped, we were able to compliment each other, by bringing strength to one another's less preferred learning styles. Together we provided authentic, integrated learning experiences, enhancing the skills and knowledge of the cohort. Team-based facilitation enriches collaboration and project management, providing opportunity for complex learning.