1. Online Tutor Training Program
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Online Tutor
Online Tutoring refers to the process by which the knowledge is imparted from a tutor, a knowledge provider or an expert to a student or knowledge recipient over the Internet.
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Topics of Discussion
Understanding the Online Environment
Using digital resources
Using digital communications media
knowledge- or skills based activities in an online community of practice)
Roles & responsibilities an Online Tutor
The Tutor as subject expert
Comprehending Pedagogy
Online Tutor and Student - Roles and Relationships
Problem Solving for Common Technical Issues
Grading and Assessment
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4. Understanding the Online Environment
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5. Understanding the Online Environment
Online environment brings with it a new dimensions in education and training. It uses the full potential of the digital media streaming audio and video, animation and simulations to offer a unique learning experience.
Using digital resources
Using digital communications media
Knowledge- or skills based activities
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Digital Resources
Following are different form of digital resources available over the Internet:
Print: Textbooks, Study Guides, Workbooks
Audio: Audio tapes, Flash Content with sound effects
Data: Web Pages, CBT content, Computer Files, Online Tests
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7. Digital Communication Media
There are two forms of digital communication:
Asynchronous Communication: , Web Forums, Newsgroup
Synchronous Communication: Chat Room, Shared Whiteboard, Application Sharing, Teleconferencing, Web Conferencing, messengers (like Yahoo Messenger, Skype, Hotmail etc.)
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8. Knowledge or Skill Based Activity
Provide support before, during and after an online class because learning is not contained within the time frame of a course.
Enabling learners to tap into resources at their greatest point of learning—when they need
it—improves long-term retention and proficiency.
Content must be rich enough in depth and scope to help you prepare for real-world application.
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9. Pre-course Guidance to Online Students
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10. Provide Pre-course Guidance to Online Students
Before starting the program, the e-learner must be provided with the following items:
Information related to the hardware and software the e-learner will require.
Description of any particular skills or aptitudes the e-learner needs to help him/her to participate successfully in the course.
Description on what the learner can expect to get out of the course.
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11. Responsibilities Of An Online Tutor
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12. Responsibilities Of An Online Tutor
Develop competence in online teaching 
Provide pre-course guidance to online students
Develop an online relationship with the students
Initiate activities that will facilitate and support online learning
Continually evaluate progress of students
After the session, provide parents and student the summary of the lessons learned during the session
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13. Competent in Online Learning
An Online Tutor must have following competencies:
Subject expertise
Act as a coach
Be able to asses student’s progress
Familiar with trouble shooting online tools
A tutor must thoroughly know the activities that are facilitating and thoroughly understand the process of facilitation.
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14. Develop an Online Relationship with the Students
Tutor’s major motivation is to build the learner's self-confidence
Tutor should not impose their personal value system or lifestyle on their tutee.
Tutor must contact the learner by phone or when a session is missed.
Tutor must be liberal with sincere positive feedback and praise.
Tutor must aid tutee in assessing strengths and weaknesses.
Tutor must take time to listen to the learner.
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15. Initiate Activities That will Facilitate and Support Online Learning
Help the learner set realistic short- and long-term goals.
Share time management and organizational skills.
Use open-ended sentences.
Thoroughly understand the activities you are facilitating and thoroughly understand the process of facilitation.
Maintain all necessary records as expected and required.
Stay updated with the current literature about tutoring as it relates to my work.
Be on time with your sessions and expect the learner to be on time.
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16. Continually Evaluate Progress of Students
Promote self-evaluation and self-assessment.
Encourage self-rewards.
Evaluate progress of students tutoring by asking questions.
Ask open ended questions
Ask probing questions
Rephrase questions.
Ask the tutee multiple questions so that an accurate assessment can be made to decide how to be of greatest assistance.
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Subject Expert
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Subject Expert
A subject expert must be able to:
Develop new material and/or modify existing material
Present the content online
Demonstrate his/her ideas
Refer to particular event
Contribute towards improving the content and communication between student and teacher.
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19. Material Developer and Modifier
A subject expert should be responsible for following activities related to material development:
May redesign existing content and develop new content to meet online learning needs
May edit course to improve the quality of the content
Formats content based on the course design
Enter content into course based on course development standards and guidelines
Completes first level edit check for spelling, Grammar and consistency.
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Presentation
Provides Content for the course
Each session starts with learning objectives & requirements
Define interaction strategy
Determine instructional approach
Define testing strategy
Develops good Communication skills
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Demonstrating
Provides in-depth understanding of subject, additional references, questions & answers
Demonstrate effective facilitation skills
Provide summaries and feedback on the activities
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Referring
Subject Expert should provide learners references to viable resources, whether within the learning materials, or in books or web sites, to avoid learners from becoming dependent on a subject expert.
There is a great danger that learners will become dependent on a subject expert, if every question they ask is answered in detail. To avoid this, the subject matter should, where possible, refer learners to vailable resources, whether within the learning materials, or in books or web sites. Spoon feeding simply makes the subject expert a reference tool for lazy learners.
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Contributing
Subject expert will have a key role to play in contributing to knowledge bases
Frequently asked questions and other reference tools for learners are also valid contributors to discussion or chat sessions
Manages day-to-day process students will follow
Manages discussions, including starting, summarizing, etiquette
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24. Comprehending Online Learning Pedagogy
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25. Comprehending Online Learning Pedagogy
Match to the curriculum
Inclusive practice
Learner engagement
Innovative approaches
Effective learning
Formative assessment
Summative assessment
Consistency and transparency in content
Cost-effectiveness Sympathize with the audience’s situation if appropriate
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26. Match to the Curriculum
The pedagogy should be matched with and aligned to the appropriate curriculum through:
Clear objectives (at an appropriate level and form of specification)
The relevance of content covered
The appropriateness of student activities
The nature of the assessment
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Inclusive Practice
The pedagogy should support inclusive practice seen
in terms of:
professional knowledge
barriers to learning
strategies for developing reflective practice
apply your specialist knowledge to support and raise achievement of students
improving learning with an interactive whiteboard
assessment in language teaching and learning
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Learner Engagement
Learner engagement should be educational and not just be used to occupy or entertain learners
Motivating, such that it is both enjoyable for learners and makes them want to continue with learning the topic
Motivating, such that it improves the class atmosphere for learning and makes it a good experience for teachers and learners alike
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29. Innovative Approaches
Provides in-depth understanding of subject, additional references, questions and answers.
The design and implementation of the digital material or environment may also be innovative
Implement new ideas for content creating
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Effective Learning
Provide evidence of effective outcomes of the pedagogic approach
By providing authentic learning
Support process related activities, including learning skills
Guide students through their curriculum
encouraging and motivation
monitoring progress
ensuring learners are working at the right pace,
giving information, expanding, clarifying and explaining
giving feedback on learners' work
ensuring learners are meeting the required standards
giving technical advice and support
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Formative Assessment
To identify illustrative examples of children's understanding
Brief the student, explaining the assessment so they understand its importance
Set up learning situations and guide students toward learning goals
Encourage students to take an active part in their own assessment when setting and agreeing targets.
Only include work that is relevant to the assessment evidence requirements and is the student's own work.
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Summative Assessment
Use the full mark range.
Assessment criteria should be strictly followed.
Keep updated and follow the guidelines given by each awarding body.
Give a points score against each task and an overall points score for the unit.
Give clear feedback against each assessment
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33. Consistency and Transparency in Content
The pedagogy must be internally coherent and consistent
The objectives, content, student activity and assessment match to each other
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Cost-Effectiveness
Technology solutions need to be justifiable, affordable and the costs sustainable
The investment needs to be justified in terms of cost benefits and savings
Organization needs to be both efficient and effective
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Problem Solving for Common Technical Issues
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36. Problem Solving for Common Technical Issues
Identify basic devices correctly
Generalize the problem
Apply general background knowledge
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37. Identify Basic Devices Correctly
Computer hardware requires resources to correctly operate with the computer and the software installed in the computer
Familiar with different devices used in computer
Should be able to identify the correct connection of the devices such as head phones, microphones etc.
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38. Apply General Background Knowledge
Identify and use appropriate assistive technologies.
Select technology carefully and stay up-to-date.
Use assistive technology when necessary.
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Grading and Assessment
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40. Grading and Assessment
Completion of homework
Progress in the concepts and skills of the unit
Communication through written work and oral presentations
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41. Completion of Homework
The importance of assessments is that students comprehend the tasks as necessary and important to their learning.
Homework is part of the teacher’s job to give students a chance to show some of what they have learned
Regular completion of homework is preparation for all other kinds of assessments and can be a form of self-assessment
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42. Progress in the Concepts and Skills of the Unit
Encourage deep approaches to learning
Correct student misconceptions
Pace student progress
Reflect on and improve course materials in terms of their effectiveness
Motivate students to focus on the important elements and concepts of the course
Motivate students to explore further as a result of feedback
Provide feedback to the learner as to how they might improve their analytical and critical thinking skills
Grade students in terms of ability
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43. Communication Through Written Work and Oral Presentations
Teachers are encouraged to send home tests when possible
Regular communication among the teachers, students and parents should takes place
Conferences among the teacher, student, and/or parents are encouraged to review assessments given
In a sequential class, the previous assessment is graded and reviewed prior to the next major assessment
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