University of London Centre for Distance Education
Effective learner support in distance education and online learning (Dr Mohamed Ally)
Type: Seminar
Start Date: Nov 23, 2006
End Date: Nov 23, 2006
All day Event: N
Main Venue:
School of Advanced Studies, room NG15
Description:
In distance education there is a separation between the learner and the tutor (instructor, lecturer, professor). It is therefore essential to put in place effective strategies to connect to learners so that they will successfully complete their course of studies. The tutor can use both synchronous and asynchronous support methods to make sure that learner’s individual needs are met. Tutors must also be trained on how to provide effective support. This seminar will describe the different techniques that can be used to tutor learners at a distance and the skills required to be effective tutors. Results from a study that looked at learning style and support required will also be discussed. At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to discuss research on learner support and future trends in learner support.
The presenter, Dr Mohamed Ally from Athabasca University in Canada, is working with the Centre for Distance Education during November 2006. Mohamed is Associate Professor in the Centre for Distance Education at Athabasca, “Canada ’s Open University”. Mohamed has wide-ranging interests in distance and e-learning and specialist expertise in mobile-learning (he is one of the organisers of the 4th m-learn conference in Banff, Canada ). In a busy schedule with the CDE he will be presenting two seminars, this one and one on “Mobile Learning” (22 November). The intention is also to explore areas for research collaboration, and to advise the External System on the implementation of xml-based course authoring.
Links:
Personal home page http://cde.athabascau.ca/faculty/mohameda.htm
Centre for Distance Education at Athabasca http://www.cde.athabascau.ca/.
Contact: Tom Inkelaar
Contact Telephone: 020 7862 8404
Conference website:
Contact Email: cde@london.ac.uk
Disabled Facilities: Contact organiser.