by glp-editor-rachel | Sep 15, 2020 | Speaking of Dialogue
Many people are afraid of sitting in silence with a group in a Zoom room. Don’t be afraid. Silence can be extremely helpful and needed if timed well. Here are reasons to design for silence: to give people time to think to make space for off-screen work before...
by glp-editor-rachel | Sep 22, 2020 | Speaking of Dialogue
The number one desire in online learning is to engage each individual present. Quizzes and polls are two quick and easy features that can help boost the energy, add some fun, and help learners connect to the content and each other. When to Use As a warm-up to learn...
by glp-editor-rachel | Sep 30, 2020 | Jane Vella Writings, Speaking of Dialogue
Last week my friend Paula Berardinelli came to my home to drive me to a doctor’s appointment. I asked if we could put my walker in her car. She agreed and reached down to fold the walker into a tight package. I was amazed! “I had no idea how to do that!” Paula laughed...
by glp-editor-rachel | Oct 21, 2020 | Speaking of Dialogue
One of the big challenges of our time is that we are just head and shoulders on a screen. We forget we have a heart that needs to sit quietly from time to time and reflect. We forget we have a body that needs to move. Increasingly, many people are experiencing Zoom...
by glp-editor-rachel | Oct 26, 2020 | Speaking of Dialogue
Gratitude can be wonderfully affirming, surprisingly life-giving, noticeably motivating, and importantly respectful. Human beings need gratitude. However, many of us need to learn to give and receive it. In these times of increased isolation and speed of work, Global...