TFAC042 - Facilitating Online with Liberating Structures

Course Description

Liberating Structures are facilitated activities that you can use with any kind of group. They are “serious fun” processes that support engagement, collaboration, and innovation. While you can absolutely use Liberating Structures in person, this course focuses on how you'll facilitate Liberating Structures online.

You'll need to commit to two hours of synchronous learning each week during the four weeks. We strongly advise you to make time to attend every session.

Course Outline

In this course, you will:

• Learn the fundamentals of Liberating Structures and how they can transform your online meetings
• Participate in hands-on activities to practice facilitating various Liberating Structures in a virtual setting
• Discover tips and best practices for engaging and collaborating with participants online
• Explore ways to innovate and adapt Liberating Structures for different virtual scenarios
• Engage in group discussions to share experiences and insights with peers

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Describe what Liberating Structures are and how they can engage participants in your online meetings and learning events
• Recognize major considerations in designing LS activities for the virtual mode
• Access additional resources and supports for future work with Liberating Structures
• Adapt Liberating Structure activities to your online facilitation needs

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Advanced Facilitation Practices : Core Courses