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Facilitate Effective Discussions
When asked what they enjoy most about a professional development opportunity, faculty and staff most often cite their interaction with others. EDUCAUSE provides valuable resources to encourage and support discussion and the effective facilitation of those important conversations during and after the event.
- Discussion Facilitation Guide: A list of tips and strategies for facilitating discussion on campus, including ideas for setting the room for conversation and capturing content on the fly. Download the guide
- How to Facilitate Discussion Podcast: We talked with several veteran facilitators about what makes a successful event. From setting the tone to keeping the conversation from derailing, here are some insights to help you create a productive meeting. Listen now.
- Reflection Worksheets: Print and distribute these worksheets to attendees to encourage them to record key ideas as the event unfolds. Download the worksheet.
- Interaction Tips: Prepare your team for discussion and interaction using these tips. Download the resource.
- Effective Facilitation Strategies: 11 strategies with example statements to guide any group discussion. Download the resource.
- Continuing the Conversation: Suggestions for moving ideas into action. Download the worksheet.
- Building Community: Use these tips to help build community and facilitate interaction after your event has ended. Download the resource.
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