The present work is focused on the key skills’ analysis of the e-tutor in Ecampus online University on the bases of the reference models described in literature. The analysis is based on a validated questionnaire translated in Italian and submitted to a sample of 220 ToL of the university. The specific objective was: (a) map the tasks, roles and duties of e-tutors; (b) validate a survey tool that on a quantitative basis that can detect the e-tutor skills; (c) improve the TOL and TD skills of the eCampus university, thanks to the data collected. The results show how the role of e-tutor in this University is hybrid, it does not imply a specific disciplinary competence but presupposes a pedagogical background linked to the actual design of the student’s learning experience within the online university. The development of these skills rely largely on day by day practice, through a more or less implicit process of reflection and, implicitly, the reference to an informal community that offers guidance and support to novices.

P. Raviolo, S. Messina, I. Mauro, M. Rondonotti (2021). E-Tutoring in Higher Education: A Case Study. Springer [10.1007/978-3-030-67435-9_22].

E-Tutoring in Higher Education: A Case Study

S. Messina;
2021

Abstract

The present work is focused on the key skills’ analysis of the e-tutor in Ecampus online University on the bases of the reference models described in literature. The analysis is based on a validated questionnaire translated in Italian and submitted to a sample of 220 ToL of the university. The specific objective was: (a) map the tasks, roles and duties of e-tutors; (b) validate a survey tool that on a quantitative basis that can detect the e-tutor skills; (c) improve the TOL and TD skills of the eCampus university, thanks to the data collected. The results show how the role of e-tutor in this University is hybrid, it does not imply a specific disciplinary competence but presupposes a pedagogical background linked to the actual design of the student’s learning experience within the online university. The development of these skills rely largely on day by day practice, through a more or less implicit process of reflection and, implicitly, the reference to an informal community that offers guidance and support to novices.
2021
Bridges and Mediation in Higher Distance Education. Second International Workshop, HELMeTO 2020, Bari.
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P. Raviolo, S. Messina, I. Mauro, M. Rondonotti (2021). E-Tutoring in Higher Education: A Case Study. Springer [10.1007/978-3-030-67435-9_22].
P. Raviolo; S. Messina; I. Mauro; M. Rondonotti
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