Role of the educator in supporting learning in an online environment: vision for the future
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Paper/Presentation Title | Role of the educator in supporting learning in an online environment: vision for the future |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Reushle, Shirley (Author) and McDonald, Jacquelin (Author) |
Editors | McKay, Elspeth |
Journal or Proceedings Title | International Conference on Computers in Education 2004: A Conference of the Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education (APSCE) |
Number of Pages | 10 |
Year | 2004 |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
ISBN | 1863355731 |
Conference/Event | International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2004): Acquiring and Constructing Knowledge Through Human-Computer Interaction Creating New Visions for the Future of Learning |
Event Details | International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2004): Acquiring and Constructing Knowledge Through Human-Computer Interaction Creating New Visions for the Future of Learning Event Date 30 Nov 2004 to end of 03 Dec 2004 Event Location Melbourne, Australia |
Abstract | There is often a perception that human-computer interaction online is an impersonal activity. However, online teaching practitioners at the University of Southern Queensland have identified that a critical principle of online pedagogy is that the 'human' touch must be created and maintained throughout the learning experience, enabling learners to be members of a facilitated, interactive learning community. The focus on high levels of interaction creates quality online experiences but this approach can be time and labour intensive. The authors have explored teaching and learning issues in the online environment, and a number of ways to address these issues. They have also trialled the use of tutors from both national and international arenas to support on-site educators. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of the educator in supporting the online learner by reflecting on the experiences of practitioners, online learners, and the literature. |
Keywords | role of online teacher; mentoring; international tutors; peer-learning partnership |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 460806. Human-computer interaction |
390405. Educational technology and computing | |
390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators | |
Public Notes | Deposited in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Authors retain copyright. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Education |
Learning and Teaching Support Unit |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9xywz/role-of-the-educator-in-supporting-learning-in-an-online-environment-vision-for-the-future
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