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What behaviours do you think a digital mentor would need to enact to be effective?

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Discussion

Sabina Ryan, 2022/11/17 16:13
The behaviors I believe would be needed are: Patience, compassion, understanding, reliable and easy to talk to.
Andrea, 2022/10/12 13:57
Have patience and understanding
Ash, 2022/07/29 15:33
patience, compassion, empathy, being able to adapt.
Janette , 2022/03/26 08:38
Empathy supportive patience for slower learners
Susana Hughes, 2021/07/12 14:47
Patience, empathy, supportive, keep up good pace (not too fast) or being considerate for slow learners.
Shelley Kettlety, 2021/04/22 10:21
What she said.
Dom, 2021/04/10 10:58
Understanding, Empathy, Patience
Neill Hahn, 2021/04/08 16:09
The ability to "sit on your hands", outwardly show patience toward the person trying to learn and to offer clear and useful guidance verbally and with diagrams that will allow and encourage the learner to be able to achieve what they wish when using their devices.
Stephanie Barber, 2021/04/01 11:46
Patience, empathy and a willingness to help
Georgia, 2021/04/01 10:01
Patience, calm, positive and understanding.
Jessica, 2021/03/31 12:05
Patience, empathy and understanding.
Richelle Ryan, 2021/03/31 08:52
Desirable behaviours include patience, adaptability, empathy, a person who speaks plainly and who can be positive and encouraging.
Daniel, 2021/03/29 19:20
Patience, empathy, understanding, encouragement.
Jasswant , 2021/03/21 17:16
good listening, patience, politeness no matter how challenging.
Paese Sagafili, 2021/03/16 11:50
speak with respect to all, remain professional at all times, avoid inappropriate / irrelevant jargons,
watch your tone
Sonia, 2021/03/16 11:10
Respectful, patient, logical and creative
Mark, 2021/02/28 10:25
A digital mentor should be patient, understanding and empathetic.
Sharon, 2021/02/25 14:46
Listen, clarify, explain in non-tech words, relate content to real-world examples
GERARDINE MARY LAAN, 2021/02/24 11:22
Ease in quietly and encourage the student to have a go so on the completion of each lesson they feel they are taking away more knowledge than when they entered the lesson
Ashlynn Haywood-North, 2021/02/23 11:38
Patience, empathy and calmness.
Judith Di Gregorio, 2021/02/23 08:34
Calm gentle be flexible and adapt to different situations. Able to give clear directions and good listening skills.
k, 2021/02/18 13:31
calm and empathy
Caroline, 2021/02/16 14:31
Behaviours include being patient, motivational, good listening, & teaching skills.
Debbie, 2021/02/04 17:43
Understanding, patients and confidence.
Alleah, 2021/01/20 14:17
Be empathetic, patient, calm, relaxed and understanding.
Linda, 2021/01/18 16:20
Understanding, patience, and delivery in a fun and easy to understand manner
Sheridan, 2020/11/27 11:42
Patience, confidence, adaptability, empathy, and listening
Kathleen, 2020/11/18 11:54
Be calm, patient, confident and show empathy and kindness
Tracy, 2020/11/17 14:44
Patience and empathy and also the ability to present in a calm reassuring manner
Pauline Thomas, 2020/11/13 15:01
Clear communication able to impart ideas in different ways
Angeline, 2020/11/13 14:39
Patience and empathy
Tracie, 2020/11/04 13:55
Understanding, encouraging, helpful, friendly
Jenny, 2020/11/01 15:54
Positive, calm, patience, enthusiastic, adaptable and genuinely interested in helping
Tanaya, 2020/10/31 09:49
Keep the interaction positive, be confident in the material or device, be extremely patient and kind.
Jodie, 2020/10/28 15:12
A kind, patient and positive behaviour.
Desiree, 2020/10/27 10:38
Confident, encouraging, positive, friendly, calm, relaxed and reassuring.
Amelya, 2020/10/26 14:23
Patience, understanding, encouraging, etc.
Allana, 2020/10/22 10:02
Encouraging, supportive and patient
Amy, 2020/10/21 09:24
The behaviour a mentor should display is a professional, calm and positive approach to their students. Learning to do something for the first time can be frustrating and overwhelming, it is ideal that the teacher can counteract these feelings by using appropriate behaviours.
Jenny, 2020/10/19 15:49
Patience, empathy and the ability to communicate at different educational levels
Kirsty, 2020/10/12 15:54
Positive and patient
Brenda Kingsbury, 2020/10/11 14:22
Ability to interact with people
Pearl, 2020/10/09 11:52
Patience Calm Friendly Positive Reassuring Helpful
Pam, 2020/10/07 16:31
Calming strategies. Negotiation. Positive attitude. Not taking over. Going slowly, and repeating actions again.
Nadine Keenan, 2020/10/06 15:08
professional behaviour and patience
Hannah, 2020/10/06 11:26
Being friendly and the ability to teach people in different ways.
Colleen Hobdell, 2020/10/02 09:31
Patience, empathy
Carolyn Beattie, 2020/10/01 10:36
Patience & understanding
Anna, 2020/09/30 09:41
Calm, kind, patient, courteous, being fun and happy to help, able to actively listen and tailor mannerisms to each different person being taught
Tia, 2020/09/29 13:51
Patience, be understanding, respectful, positive
Tegan, 2020/09/28 11:50
Calm, confident, joyful, understanding
Brendan, 2020/09/28 11:25
A positive attitude
Gemma, 2020/09/23 16:00
Patience and Empathy are key to being a good teacher.
Maree Taylor, 2020/09/23 15:19
Patience ( get them to right it down) Go over lessons(revise)
Listening
Kirrily, 2020/09/23 14:11
open personable, understanding, positive and patient
Susan , 2020/09/23 11:41
Always keep a friendly tone so that they are relaxed, this will help with their learning experience
Kerry, 2020/09/23 10:45
calm and understanding
Alexis, 2020/09/21 13:17
Definitely patience. Respect for the student's courage in declaring their lack of knowledge and skill.
Karel, 2020/09/18 15:55
The ability to hold back your finger when trying to teach them what to press next,especially when it doesn't work for them.
Isabela, 2020/09/11 10:46
Be empathetic, patient, calm, relaxed and understanding.
Eleanor, 2020/09/10 15:19
All of the above.
Jennifer , 2020/09/10 10:23
Calm and relaxed manner
shirley venuto, 2020/09/10 10:01
Calm and understanding
Theresa, 2020/09/04 22:07
As above plus kindness and respect.
Katrine, 2020/09/03 10:40
Patience, empathetic, encouraging, adaptable, listener, courteous
Petra, 2020/09/02 10:40
Patient, empathetic and courteous
sue, 2020/08/31 10:22
patience, understanding, encouragement
Oleshya, 2020/08/27 12:32
A trainer needs to have good listening skills, empathy and delivery methods that support adult learners.
Natasha, 2020/08/28 15:48
Passion and patience.
Chloe, 2020/08/26 16:30
Patience, encouragement, understanding and the ability to make the person receiving the mentoring feel like they are learning something.
Shelley, 2020/08/26 15:08
Patience & understanding
Christi, 2020/08/26 10:10
Empathy, understanding and ability to adapt to new situations
Judy, 2020/08/24 11:32
Patience and empathy
Sharynn, 2020/08/19 11:05
Being able to impart information at a level that the client requires.
Nicole, 2020/08/18 14:20
patience, understanding, ability to adapt behaviours/approach to suit audience
Tammy, 2020/08/17 10:40
Comprehension of information and giving correct feedback. Encouragement.
Cheryl M, 2020/08/13 13:55
patience. empathy
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