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An importance–competence analysis of the roles and competencies of e-tutors at an open distance learning institution.

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dc.contributor.author De Metz, N.
dc.contributor.author Bezuidenhout, Adéle
dc.date.accessioned 2018-11-15T11:00:22Z
dc.date.available 2018-11-15T11:00:22Z
dc.date.issued 2018
dc.identifier.citation De Metz, N. & Bezuidenhout, A. 2018. An importance–competence analysis of the roles and competencies of e-tutors at an open distance learning institution. Australian Journal of Educational Technology, 34(5), 27-43. DOI 10.14742/ajet.3364. en
dc.identifier.issn 1449-5554
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/25047
dc.description.abstract This study investigates the role of the e-tutor within an open distance learning (ODL) higher education institution in terms of perceptions of the work roles and assessment of the competencies of the e-tutor. As part of the universities’ strategic plan the importance of providing excellent service to learners is strongly emphasised. E-tutors are the learner’s first and foremost contact with the university; they invariably become the face of the ODL university for the geographically distant learner. E-tutors are therefore strategically important for the perceived quality and attractiveness of the university, however, they can also be a vulnerable link in the university’s educational chain. The process of online tutoring therefore becomes a critical success factor in learners’ acceptance of e-learning. The first phase of this research focuses on the e-tutor’s perspective, investigating the competencies required by e-tutors to function effectively in an online environment, as well as their perceived role. A survey was administered to e-tutors in the College of Economic and Management Sciences of the university to assess their perceived roles and competencies. Understanding the importance of these roles and identifying necessary tutoring skills is paramount for the success of e-learning solutions. en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher ASCILITE en
dc.subject E-Tutors en
dc.subject Distance Learning en
dc.title An importance–competence analysis of the roles and competencies of e-tutors at an open distance learning institution. en
dc.type Article en
dc.description.department Human Resource Management en


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