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Competencies for distance education professionals
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In this paper, the authors identify the roles and competencies of distance education professionals within the United States and Canada and identify the top ten competencies portrayed the dual importance of both communication and technical skills in distance education, including personal communication, planning skills, collaborative/teamwork skills, English proficiency, writing skills, organizational skills, feedback skills, basic technology knowledge, and technology access knowledge.Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to identify the roles and competencies of distance education professionals within the United States and Canada. A population of 103 distance education experts was identified, and their perceptions regarding this information were sought in a modified two-round Delphi process. The results of the study include a competency model for distance education. It illustrates the final top ten competencies and eleven roles which were identified by the study. In addition, a supplemental table outlining outputs and competencies by individual role was developed. The top ten competencies portray the dual importance of both communication and technical skills in distance education. These ten competencies are: (1) Interpersonal Communication, (2) Planning Skills, (3) Collaboration/Teamwork Skills, (4) English Proficiency, (5) Writing Skills, (6) Organizational Skills, (7) Feedback Skills, (8) Knowledge of Distance Education Field, (9) Basic Technology Knowledge, and (10) Technology Access Knowledge. The resulting competency model will be useful in serving as a research foundation for development training and certification programs for distance education professionals.read more
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