Facilitating on Purpose

Building Community Online with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 23


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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks about how to build online communities when facilitating in the virtual mode. She discusses the importance of understanding our own values and beliefs as facilitators, knowing our participants, and the need to define the purpose and goals of our sessions. She shares ideas for welcoming participants and setting the stage for online community building as well as strategies, such as facilitating group agreements, that support group engagement.

Links from the Episode:

  • Episode 3 - Inclusive Facilitation with Susana Guardado
  • Episode 10 - Facilitating Connection with Jan Keck
  • Episode 14 - Connection Before Content with Chad Littlefield
  • Episode 19 - Choosing Activities with Beth Cougler Blom
  • Episode 21 - Pronouncing Participants' Names with Mary Houle and Sarra Ismail
  • Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group, by Beth Cougler Blom

Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:

  • Follow Facilitating on Purpose on InstagramLinkedIn, or YouTube
  • Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com

 

Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:

  • Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected]
  • Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
  • Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
  • Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

 

Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

 

 

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