White paper
E-tutoring
E-tutors: deliverers of knowledge or managers of learning?
In many ways, the word 'tutor' has been hijacked by the
e-learning community, who have used it to encompass a far
wider range of roles and functions than was ever performed
by a traditional, physical-world tutor.
The e-tutor is a Jack-of-all-trades; not only subject matter
expert, but also mentor, facilitator, motivator, counsellor,
coach, administrator, assessor - and even technical support
person!
Using online techniques to take the learner through the
process of learning from start to finish, these 'moderators'
(as they are also often called) have a taxing, wide-ranging
remit - but it is a vital one. E-tutors put back the intimacy
that learners often feel is missing from learning delivered
in isolation from any social context or support.
So what type of e-tutors do we require - as 'deliverers of
knowledge' make the transition to 'managers of learning'?
This new white paper by Donald Clark, CEO of Epic Group
plc, explores the roles and responsibilities of the e-tutor, gives
practical tips for getting started and maintaining interest, and
discusses the skills and attributes that go into making a good e-tutor.
White Paper: E-tutoring
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Summary of contents:
- Why e-tutors?
- E-tutor roles
- e-tutor as administrator
- e-tutor as facilitator
- e-tutor as subject matter expert
- e-tutor as assessor
- E-tutoring - getting started
- Planning
- e-tutor profile
- e-learner profiles
- Rules of engagement
- E-tutoring - maintaining interest
- Social dimension
- Types of intervention
- E-tutoring - using the tools
- e-tutoring and email
- e-tutoring and discussions
- e-tutoring and synchronous tools
- What makes a good e-tutor?
- References
- Other Epic e-learning white papers
- Epic Thinking
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