Facilitator Training Program

Maranda Gubray Bryant

Monday, June 22, 2015
Melinda Medina

Distanc
e
Learnin
g
Training
Plan
In this 3 day course, learn proven techniques for facilitating engaging and effective distance learning
programs. This training program emphasizes developing skills for effective online facilitators.

DISCLAIMER
This is a fictional program

Distance Learning Training Plan

Part I- Vital Information in the Facilitator Training
Training Name: Distance Training 101
Training
Type
Dates
Time
Location

3-Day Synchronous Training Class

Facilitator

Thursday, June 17- Friday, June 19, 2015

8:00 am 3:00 pm
James Clyburn Technology Center 7492 Parklane Road Columbia,
SC 29224
Learners are asked to bring a spiral notebook for notes and a pen
or pencil. Learners will be assigned a computer, given handouts
and assigned learning teams
Maranda Gubray Bryant

Participants

This training has been developed for existing corporate trainers.

Materials

Current
Skill Sets:

Training
Goals

Training
Objectives

Trainers are expected to be competent in

classroom management, the ability to design
and deliver training, measure and evaluate
learners and product knowledge.
Trainers are also expected to have great
communication and presentation skills.
Trainers that are eligible for this course have to
have a least two years experience as a trainer.

Current

Experie
nces
Current
Proficient and skilled in MS Office (Excel and
Word) and Outlook
Level of

Knows how to operate a PC

Knowled
ge:
1. Learners will be introduced to structure and theories involved
with distance learning.
2. Learners will learn the essential skills for becoming a successful
distance learning instructor.
3. Learners will learn tools and strategies to engage the online
learner.
1. Learners can identify the essential skills to foster and maintain
a successful distance learning environment.
2. Learners can describe key characteristics of a distance learner
and instructor.
3. Learners can effectively identify technological tools that will
assist in student development.
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Assessment

After each training module learners will be given an assessment to

test their knowledge. The assessment has been designed to gauge
if learners have met the objectives of each module. At the end of
the program learners will take a final assessment to earn a
certificate of completion.

Part II- Facilitator Skills and Instructional Materials

Day 1

I.

Module 1 Skills and Development

a. Essential Skills (section 1)
i. Identify skills of an effective online facilitator
ii. Identify strategies to create a successful online environment
b. Development (section 2)
i. Describe the different phases of development
c. Theories of Distance Learning (section 3)
i. Equivalency Theory
ii. Theories of Independence and Autonomy
d. Theories to Engage Distance Learners (section 4)
i. Theory of Transactional Distance
ii. Theory of Connectivism

Day 2
II.

Module 2 Mentoring, Evaluating and Useful Technological Tools

a. Engage the class in a group discussion about mentoring programs

i. The purpose of mentoring programs
ii. Mentoring assignments
b. Faculty Management and Evaluations
i. Faculty Management
ii. Course Evaluation
iii. Instructor Evaluation
c. Learning Platforms
i. Learning Management System
ii. Content Management System
iii. Tools used to Enhance Learning
Day 3
III.

Module 3 Conflict and Classroom Management

a. Distance Learners
i. Characteristics
ii. Behaviors
iii. Engaging learners
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iv. ADA Leaners

b. Collaboration Tools
i. Facetime
ii. Twitter
iii. Facebook

Training Structure

Section/
Module

June 17, 2015: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sections 1-4 / Module 1 Skills

and Development
June 18,2015: 8:00 am Sections 1-5 / Module 2 Mentoring,
4:00 pm
Evaluating and Useful Technological Tools
Sections 1-5 / Module 3 Conflict and
June 19,2015: 8:00 am Classroom
5:15 pm
Management
25 hours:
Total Time of the Training

Module 1: Skills and Development ( 8 hours)

Description
Time (min)
8:00 am - 9:30
am
9:30 am- 9:45
am
9:45 am - 11:00
am
11:00
am
-12:00 pm
12:00 am 1:
00 pm
1:00 pm 1:15
pm
1:15 pm 2:15
pm
2:15 pm 2:45
pm
2:45 pm - 3:00
pm
3:00 pm 4:00
pm

Section 1 - Essential Skills

Break
Section 2 - Development
Lunch
Section 3 Theories of Distance Learning
Break
Section 4 Theories to Engage Distance Learners
Review
Break
Assessment

Materials
https://www.slideshare.net
/secret/jjTFSzirEIySrz
https://magic.piktochart.co
m/output/6740260untitled-infographic
https://magic.piktochart.co
m/output/6741665theories-of-distancelearning
https://www.slideshare.net
/secret/B2SY4DnFJfBcyN
Class Discussion

Online

Module 2- Mentoring and Useful Technological Tools ( 8 hours)

Materials
Time (min) Description
8:00
am
Section 1 Mentoring
10:15 am
Break
10:15
am
- Section 2 Faculty Management and
10:30 am
Evaluations
10:15
am Lunch
-11:15 pm
Section 3 Learning Platforms, Tools Used to
11:15
am

Enhance Learning
12:15 pm
Review
12:00
pm

Break
3:45 pm
Assessment

https://www.slideshare.
net/Maranda2002/ment
oring-presentation49702153
https://magic.piktochar
t.com/output/6744452evaluations
https://magic.piktochar
t.com/output/6744791learning-platforms
Class Discussion

Online

2:30pm 3:45
pm
3:45 pm- 4:00
pm
4:00 pm 5:00
pm

Module 3- Conflict and Classroom Management ( 9 hours 15

minutes)
Description
Materials
Time (min)
8:00 am - 10:15
am
10:15
am10:30 am
10:15
am
11:15 am
11:15
am

12:15 pm
12:15
pm

2:30 pm
2:30 pm 3:00
pm
3:00 pm - 5:00
pm
5:00 pm 5:15
pm

Section 1 Distance Learners

Break
Section 2 Collaboration Tools
Lunch

http://www.slideshare.net/Marand
a2002/distance-learners
https://magic.piktochart.com/edit
or/piktochart/6611181#

Review

Class Discussion

Break

Final Assessment
Complete Evaluations

Online
Handouts

Attachments (PowerPoint Presentation, handouts, prints):

Module 1:
https://www.slideshare.net/secret/jjTFSzirEIySrz
https://magic.piktochart.com/output/6740260-untitled-infographic
https://magic.piktochart.com/output/6741665-theories-of-distance-learning
https://www.slideshare.net/secret/B2SY4DnFJfBcyN

Module 2:
https://www.slideshare.net/Maranda2002/mentoring-presentation-49702153
https://magic.piktochart.com/output/6744452-evaluations
https://magic.piktochart.com/output/6744791-learning-platforms

Module 3:
http://www.slideshare.net/Maranda2002/distance-learners
https://magic.piktochart.com/editor/piktochart/6611181#

Training Evaluations
Training Evaluation Form:
Course #:__________________________________________________
Location of Training: ________________________________________
Name of Trainer: ___________________________________________
Date: _______________________
Instructions: Please select your level of agreement with the statements listed below.
Strongly Disagree - 1
Strongly Agree - 5

Disagree - 2

Neutral - 3

1. Were the objectives of

5
the training clearly defined?

2. Did the training increase

5
Your knowledge level?

3. Was the training worthwhile?

5

Agree - 4
3

4
7

4. Did the training meet your

5
expectations?

5. Would you recommend this

5
training to a colleague?

6. Was the content organized

5
and easy to follow?

7. Were the training objectives

5
met?
8. Does this training apply to
5
your daily work functions?

9. Was the amount of time

1
5
allotted for the training adequate?

10.If you could change anything about the training what would it be?

Trainer Evaluation Form:

Course #:__________________________________________________
Location of Training: ________________________________________
Name of Trainer: ___________________________________________
Date: _______________________
Instructions: Please select your level of agreement with the statements listed below.
Strongly Disagree - 1
Strongly Agree - 5

Disagree - 2

Neutral - 3

1. Was the trainer engaging

5
and friendly?

2. Did the trainer present the

5
training material clearly?

Agree - 4
3

3. Did the trainer include the

5
class in the learning process?

4. Did the trainer meet your

4
5
expectations?

5. How would you rate this

4
5
trainer to a colleague?

6. Was the trainer prepared for the

5
training?
7. Did the trainer state the
4
5
objectives?

8. Did the trainer use the time

5
Wisely?

9. Did the trainer show any

5
discrimination?

10.What would you have like to see the trainer do better?

11.What did the trainer do well?