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Introduction to the online tutor pack


Pack contents

Content for Study Sections 1 and 2

 

Pack contents

Your pack contains the following items:

Unit specification

This provides details of learning outcomes, performance criteria and evidence requirements.

Getting started

This section of your paper pack includes:
  • getting connected guide (to be provided by your training provider)
  • training provider and facilitator details (to be added by yourself using this page, which you can print out, if you don't have a pack).

Candidate learning materials

Before going any further with your programme, please check that your paper-based pack is complete. If at any time you experience problems with your learning pack, please contact either your facilitator or your training provider using the contact information details provided with the pack.

If you have any difficulty with these online materials, please let your facilitator know. If you are a facilitator, please send email to chris@posfl.co.uk if changes need to be made or you have any suggestions or requests. Thanks!

Content for Study Sections 1 and 2

The Unit has three outcomes:

Outcome 1: Evaluate the implications of providing online support for learners.

(See also the description of LO1 in the unit specification.)

Outcome 2: Provide online support for learners.

(See also the description of LO2 in the unit specification.)

Outcome 3: Use online tools and techniques to support learning.

(See also the description of LO3 in the unit specification.)

The pack has 2 study sections. Study Section 1 is designed to support Outcome 1 of the Unit. Study Section 2 is designed to support Outcomes 2 and 3 of the Unit.

Study Section 1

  • Provides an overview of online learning and online support and the major factors influencing growth in this method of programme delivery.
  • Presents methods for assessing the potential uses and implications of online support tools and techniques.
  • Explores the differences in approach and practice of online support to other methods of supporting learners.
  • Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of online learning.
  • Identifies appropriate strategies for integrating online support techniques into a learning programme.
  • Identifies appropriate strategies for evaluating the learner experience in an online environment.

 

Study Section 2

  • Develops and implements an induction plan for learners who are to be supported online.
  • Develops and implements a system for effectively organising and managing electronic communication with your learners.
  • Develops and implements systems for correctly monitoring and recording learner performance.
  • Develops a communication style between yourself and your learners which ensures learners are kept motivated, which contributes to learning and which is appropriate to individual learning styles.
  • Develops and implements a system which ensures that all your learners participate online.
  • Develops and implements systems for managing your learners as they progress through their learning programme.

 

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