THE ROLES OF THE E-MODERATOR

27 November, 2011

Agenda:0. Adjust audio and video controls1. Welcome 2. 5 minutes - greetings (30 seconds each participant)3. 20 minutes - topic discussion4. 10 minutes - questions5. Summary6. Socialising

Elements implied in the roles of an E-moderator

Flexibility

Strategies for successful teaching require teachers to continually adapt to the learning environment within which they operate (Salmon, 2002).

• What elements need to be considered to adapt e-strategies to each learning environment?

Interactions

• In which of the e-moderator roles do you think is more important to interact with CPs?

A new paradigm O'Neil (2006) suggests that 'online instructor's role requires a paradigm shift in perceptions of instructional time and space, virtual management techniques and ways of engaging students through virtual communications'.

How does an e-moderator engage students through virtual communications?

Our attributesCheung and Hew (2008) argue that the individual characteristics of the e-tutor are reflected in their contributions to online discussions.

• What is the most salient personal attribute that you see in…?

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Summary

THE ROLES OF THE E-MODERATOR

27 November, 2011