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Study Circle Facilitator’s Guide in Conducting Online Meetings Course – Course outline

Language: English

Kind of delivery: Fully Online

Number of hours:
8.5 hours

Course duration:
Self-determined by participant

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an online course that aims to enable study circle facilitators to facilitate modified study circle sessions on how to conduct online meetings. 

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR?

The course is intended for participants who are interested in becoming study circle facilitators and for those who want to help others to conduct online meetings. 

PRE-REQUISITES: WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ATTENDING THIS COURSE?

  • Participants need to know how to operate a smartphone, tablet or computer.
  • Participants should be able to connect to and communicate using a smartphone, tablet or computer.
  • Participants should be able to open applications such as an internet browser, Whatsapp, PDF reader, Google Docs, Microsoft Word or similar applications and different websites, such as Youtube.com. 

COURSE DURATION, NUMBER OF SESSIONS AND MODE OF DELIVERY

Online instruction will be done through self-learning sessions on OLA and online support from the course facilitator. A Whatsapp group will be made available to offer support and easier means of communication to the participants. Participants will be required to conduct study circle sessions with their groups throughout the course.  

Resources for the course will be found on the OLA course. 

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of online vs. face-to-face meetings
  • Share your best practices for a meeting
  • Share your knowledge on conducting online meetings
  • Draft a meeting agenda
  • Document a meeting
  • Facilitate study circle sessions on conducting online meetings
  • Conduct online meetings

 

SESSION OVERVIEW

Session 1: Facilitator orientation and introduction to study circles

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will learn about the fundamentals of the study circle methodology and the Industry 4.0.
DURATION (minutes): 30 minutes for learning and activities on OLA

Session 2: Face-to-Face Meetings vs. Online Meetings

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy and with the study circle group
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will discuss the advantages, disadvantages, and best practices in conducting online meetings. After the 2 sessions, participants are encouraged to run their 1st study circle meeting covering topics on Session 1 and 2.
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour for learning and activities on OLA, 1 hour 30 minutes for running study circle meeting

Session 3: Different platforms to use for online meetings

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy and with the study circle group
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session participants will  discuss tips for conducting online meetings and the free online meeting applications available for use. After this session, participants are encouraged to run their 2nd study circle meeting covering topics for Session 3.
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour for learning and activities on OLA, 1 hour 30 minutes for running study circle meeting

Session 4: Drafting meeting agendas

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will learn what a meeting agenda is and how to create one.
DURATION (minutes):1 hour for learning and activities on OLA

Session 5: Documenting a meeting

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy and with the study circle group
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: In this session, participants will learn the importance of documenting a meeting and how to create a meeting documentation. After this session, participants are encouraged to run their 3rd study circle meeting covering topics for Session 4 and 5.
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour for learning and activities on OLA, 1 hour 30 minutes for running study circle meeting  

Session 6: Final practical assignment

ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Self-paced activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy and with the study circle group
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: For the final practical assignment, participants are expected to conduct a series of online meetings with their study circle members.

Your study circle members will take turns doing and taking on the following roles:

  • Drafting an agenda and facilitating the online meeting
  • Setting up the online meeting and managing the online meeting
  • Documenting the meeting.

DURATION (minutes): 4 hours for practicals in study circle meetings