To train tutors in techniques and approaches to online tutoring for both student-oriented and teacher-oriented courses on the IH Virtual Learning Environment (Platform). The course focuses on the demands of the asynchronous environment and how this is different from face-to-face teaching.
Four modules taken over a 5-week period. Modules include: how to get students started on a course, exploring learning styles online and a comparison of face-to-face and online tutoring. Acquired skills include: dealing with reluctant students, summarising skills and adapting activities.
The course is run entirely online by qualified online tutors. There is no necessity to be online at a scheduled time, but synchronised meetings with tutors are available. Participants submit a course portfolio comprising of a set of compulsory tasks to be externally moderated. Course participants must make regular and relevant contributions to the online Discussion Board.
IH staff: £180
Non-IH staff: £330
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This course can only be taken online via IH Online Teacher Training. Download the application form, fill it in and email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
50 hours over 5 weeks, including online and offline work. The course is usually broken down into 5 phases with approximately 1 - 2 hours’ work per day, but the timetable is flexible.
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