The online course instructor who aids learning in the online, student-centered environment.

Individual who assists others in a learning process but does not act as a the primary source of knowledge; the facilitator acts as a guide in during individual or group learning activities.

A person who helps and encourages individuals in their learning, rather than functioning as a teacher, tutor or mentor. Facilitators are particularly important in situations where students are learning independently. Many educators prefer this mode of learning because they believe that it helps students to develop their own competence.

A person competent in the use of dispute resolution who provides a neutral's services to groups (usually more than two) involved in a dispute or conflict. The facilitator provides procedural assistance to the parties, enhancing information exchange and working with the parties to develop and evaluate possible agreements that could lead to a resolution.

person who plans and leads instructional activities, yet lets the students still be responsible for their own learning.

a community worker who animates learners to learn as well as community leaders to take community actions

an enabler who, listens, empowers, coaches, teaches, collaborates, aids, assists, expedites eases, simplifies, advances, and encourages

a teacher who assists in learning and decision making

another term used for trainer, instructor or teacher. Someone who 'facilitates' learning.

A trainer who lets the group become responsible for the learning outcome. A facilitator helps the group learn by controlling the group process and allowing the group to work through problems and solutions together.

A CLBC staff who provides information, advice and support to eligible individuals and families, independent from service providers and CLBC funding decisions, to assist them to develop and implement personal support plans.

A person who makes it easier for learners to learn by attempting to discover what a learner is interested in knowing, and then determines the best way to make that information available to the learner by providing the knowledge, systems, or materials which enable the learner to perform a task more effectively. This is done by listening, asking questions, providing ideas, suggesting alternatives, and identifying possible resources.

A person who makes it easier for other people to accomplish objectives by offer ing advice and assistance in solving problem s, either with technical issue s or with other people. project manager s are often referred to as facilitators. [D00659] OTOB 271-4

the online course instructor or moderator who supports but does not direct the learning.

A role for classroom teachers that allows students to take a more active role in learning. Teachers assist students in making connections between classroom instruction and students' own knowledge and experiences by encouraging students to create new solutions, by challenging their assumptions, and by asking probing questions.

An instructor who assists, directs, and stimulates the learner when learning online.

The politcally correct term for "instructor", "trainer", "teacher" or "class leader". Assuming adult learners actually obtain knowledge from their peers, in a classroom the instructor "facilitates" the learning experience.

The online course instructor is sometimes referred to as the course facilitator.

Person from whom the learner seeks content or technical assistance at the local site. One who makes progress easier. In distance learning, a facilitator can be a bridge between the participants and the instructor. They might set up equipment, collect assignments, proctor tests, and act as the instructor's eyes and ears. Close

An instructor, peer, or assistant who observes and may participate in course activities in order to solve technical, logistical or interaction problems and to encourage and provide feedback as the learner learns.

Distance education course instructor who supports learning in an online, student-centered environment.

An instructor who assists, directs, and stimulates the learning during an online course.

A person who helps students learn by discovering things for themselves.

A trainer who assists a group in learning or reaching a specific goal by directing and controlling the group process and allowing the group to work collectively to resolve problems and come up with solutions.