E-moderation � A Training Course for Online Tutors
LEARNING OUTCOMES
During the course, you will:
- learn to effectively use a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment)
- become familiar with the stages through which learners pass in online learning environments
- acquire the necessary online tutoring skills for each of these stages develop the skills necessary to effectively handle students� online work
- learn to set up and implement a variety of online task types
- explore the principles of online versus f2f (face to face) learning
- reflect on your own development as an online tutor
COURSE STRUCTURE
You will follow the course entirely online, working individually, in small study groups of 6 to 8 and with a tutor. You will:
- learn to effectively use a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment)
- develop your own skills as an online tutor through collaborative group work
- reflect on the skills needed for working effectively with students online. This includes moderating skills, climate setting, support, etc..
- create a final portfolio consisting of your own reflections, and a bank of activities and principles for effective online tutoring.
TIMETABLE
The next E-moderation course will cover 4 weeks in September 2004. Participants are expected to spend approx. 6-8 hours per week on online individual and collaborative group work, including offline reading and reflection. Deadlines for task completion are weekly, and participants can log on at any point during the week to work on the course. There are no fixed times to be online - apart from regular timetabled online chats - these are negotiated to suit everyone. You will receive a detailed study timetable to help you organise your workload effectively once you have enrolled on the course.
WEEK 1: Access and climate setting
WEEK 2: Online social skills
WEEK 3: Dealing with knowledge and content
WEEK 4: Development and reflection
WHAT YOU NEED
You will need a PC or Mac with an Internet connection, a web browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) and an email program. You won�t need any prior experience or knowledge of online tutoring, although very basic experience of email and Internet use would be helpful.
ENROLMENT / FEES
You can enrol online via our website http://www.theconsultants-e.com. The fee for the E-moderation course is �375 and covers all tutorials, constant tutor feedback, support and contact, guest speaker sessions (where appropriate) and evaluation of final portfolio work.