One must know that with any undertaking there are always tasks needing to be completed. As an OPD Facilitator there are many tasks "Behind the Scenes" that contribute to the success of the course.
Prior to the course beginning these lists of tasks should be complete:
1 - Review all course assignments/materials
2 - Check all course links & report tech. issues
3 - Prepare and send Welcome Letter via email
4 - Write & post facilitator information
5 - Send enrollment confirmation emails
6 - Post welcome news item in workshop
7 - Develop instructions for completing profile
During each session, these tasks should be completed:
1 - Send "Welcome to Session" email
2 - Post Session… news item
3 - Post Summary from previous session
4 - Respond to participant's personal emails
5 - Monitor/respond/record participation in discussion
6 - Post participation grades
7 - Contact no-shows or non-posters
8 - Write session summary & feedback email
After the course, these tasks need to be completed:
1 - Post final grades 2 - Provide feedback on final projects
3 - Follow up on late final projects
4 - Check final survey completion & analyze
5 - Email Certificate of Completion
6 - Update and Post Information to Facilitator's Forum
As you can see from the tasks above, facilitating a course is just like a well written story......it has a beginning, middle and end, but most of all, it has meaning and learning.....
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