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The Role of the Tutor in Online Learning
Sheena O‘Hare
- Vol. 2011, Iss: 1, pp 909-918
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In this paper, the authors investigated the beliefs of online tutors who participated in focus group interviews to discuss issues that impact on positive engagement within an online Bachelor of Education Degree, and reported some initial findings.Abstract:
This study investigates the beliefs of online tutors who participated in focus group interviews to discuss issues that impact on positive engagement within an online Bachelor of Education Degree. Just as teachers engage students in discussions and learning activities on campus, so it is online. However, online teaching is not without its intricacies and complexities: students have rarely met one another or their teacher; communication is void of visual clues; the managing of time can be problematic; and there can be difficulties in monitoring individual learning. As in any teaching situation, the role of the online educator is crucial in ensuring effective learning outcomes. To be effective, teachers require much more than technical competence. They need to have an understanding of the dynamics of online communication and interactions and need to learn effective ways of facilitating and teaching online. This paper reports some initial findings.read more
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