FAQs > (Questions About Facilitators)
Questions About Facilitators
Q: Is a facilitator needed?
A: Schools that register for the courses directly through KET should designate a facilitator who will be the primary contact between the students and KET. A facilitator is preferred but not always required.
Q: What does a facilitator do?
A: The facilitator is responsible for making sure students have the proper facilities and computer equipment for viewing the videotapes, DVDs, or CD-ROMs, keeping the KET teacher regularly informed of student progress, grading some of the students' tests and quizzes using answer guides supplied, entering students' grades into the Internet grade program, maintaining the integrity of quizzes and tests by monitoring students during class time, and being the primary liaison between the teacher and the students via telephone, Internet, and mail. The extent of their responsibility varies by course.
Q: Who can serve as a facilitator?
A: Facilitators can be classroom teachers, other school personnel such as library media specialists, counselors, and technology specialists, or parent/community volunteers.
Q: How do I find out more about being a facilitator?
A: You can visit our facilitators' information page. Registered sites also receive multimedia materials designed to help facilitators understand their responsibilities with regard to specific courses. Additionally, KET faculty and staff are available to answer questions and help solve any problems that arise.