1. e-tutoring Module 6 e-skills for e-learning

2. e-Communication Tools Asynchronous Tools –Time-independent –Email, Discussion/Bulletin Boards, wikis, blogs Synchronous Tools –Real-time –Chat, videoconferencing, web-conferencing

3. Asynchronous Email – can be sent quickly to groups of students and/or instructors Wikis – a web page which can be modified - good for group collaboration - e.g. wikipedia (online encyclopedia) wikipedia Blogs (Web log) – online chronological collection of personal commentary & links

4. Asynchronous (cont.) Bulletin/Discussion Boards –Allow students to post and read messages outwith class time – chance to think before posting and reflect on thoughts before sharing –Useful as support tool for group work –Archiving facility – can keep a record of what’s said – assessment possibilities

5. Synchronous Chat –Used to debate /discuss aspects of a course –Less formal than classroom environment –Guest speakers could participate –Needs to be well organised – everyone needs to be online at the same time –Tutor will need e-moderating skills –Easy to loose thread of discussion if more than 4 or 5 people participate

6. Tutor as e-moderator Tutors will need to monitor student activities and turn tools off if necessary Facilitate discussion - encourage and support student use of tools Need to organise/set up discussions and be aware of technical support procedures

7. Learning online: The Five-Stage Model (Salmon, 2000)

8. E-moderator skills Keyboard skills Communication/discussion skills Time Management skills Interactive and collaborative skills Negotiate ground rules Encourage social interaction Beware of overload

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