Publication Date:
2020
abstract:
Digital media have opened up new opportunities to reconceptualize e-learning. The three ages of media describe a shift from technology for distance education, to technology-supported groups and, currently, technology for Community development. Reflecting upon the profile of the e-tutor in the third phase of e-learning, our research was guided by three key-questions: what functions does the e-tutor fulfill? What tools does the e-tutor need? What communication actions should the e-tutor take care of? The research plan carried on 9 courses is based on quanti-qualitative method (a pre-course
survey, a post-course survey, learning analytics, content analysis of tutor’s interactions and self-report). The results highlight the strategic role of the etutor to bridge the community.
survey, a post-course survey, learning analytics, content analysis of tutor’s interactions and self-report). The results highlight the strategic role of the etutor to bridge the community.
Iris type:
4.2 Abstract in Atti di convegno
Keywords:
e-tutor; e-learning; online community
List of contributors:
Ferrari, Simona; Triacca, Serena
Book title:
Book of Abstracts. HELMeTO 2020 Second International Workshop on Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online