Online Tutor Job Descriptions |
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Online tutors, or e-tutors,
support students who are doing courses on the internet.
As an online tutor you would: · contact new students to help build their confidence and understanding of the course · help students to develop their study skills · act as a point of contact for students' queries · give support by telephone and email · help students to set up discussion forums and chat rooms · take part in audio and video conferencing · conduct 'virtual classrooms' (classes conducted through web technology) · Assess students' work and give feedback.
Key Skills · good IT skills · an interest in new technological developments · enthusiasm about your subject · the ability to motivate students · keen interest and wide experience in your subject · the ability to communicate clearly and tactfully · a patient, supportive approach · willingness to work with students from a wide range of backgrounds · Good organisational skills. |
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