Facilitating Virtual Learning Communities
Using Protocols to Improve Educator Practice
Facilitating Virtual Learning Communities
Using Protocols to Improve Educator Practice
Welcome!
Welcome to the Facilitating Virtual Learning Communities website!
Learning communities are great structures for learning, growth, and support, but facilitating them takes time, attention, and skill. Facilitating a virtual learning community adds a layer of complexity to those skills. We are committed to helping virtual learning community facilitators do their best work through the use of protocols in online settings.
About Facilitating Virtual Learning Communities
Virtual Learning Communities
A virtual learning community (VLC) is an online form of a small professional learning community (PLC). Typically consisting of a group of 8–12 people who meet regularly, members of a virtual learning community engage with each other to progress the work of the group and/or the work of group members.
Protocols
Protocols are conversation structures that help groups work together to examine work, solve a dilemma, learn from texts, and build community. They are timed, facilitated, and aimed at allowing equity of voice for all group members.
Our Book
We have a new book out entitled Facilitating Virtual Learning Communities: Using Protocols to Improve Educator Practice. While aimed primarily at educators, this book can be of help to anyone who facilitates group work online.
About Us
Julie Moore and Natalie Berger have been working together for over 15 years, learning about, facilitating, and researching virtual learning communities using protocols.
Consulting/Professional Development
We offer a variety of webinars and consulting options for organizations who wish to learn more about facilitating virtual learning communities or who wish to train staff on facilitating virtual learning communities.
Blog
Keep up with the latest tools, thoughts, and strategies for facilitating virtual learning communities with our blog.
Contact Us
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals. We look forward to hearing from you!