ERIC Number: EJ822887
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jan
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-0007-1013
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Technology Education Students: E-Tutors for School Children
Johnson, Genevieve Marie; Bratt, Sharon E.
British Journal of Educational Technology, v40 n1 p32-41 Jan 2009
E-tutoring refers to individualized learning support mediated by Internet technology. While increased demand for tutors has led to a surge in commercial e-tutoring services, volunteer e-tutoring programs for children are rare. To test the viability of volunteer e-tutoring for elementary school students, 10 undergraduate students enrolled in a technology education (TE) course provided online with instructional support to children in need of tutoring services. Each e-tutor was assigned a specific child, developed a Web Course Tools course and corresponding online activities to improve teacher-identified skill deficiencies, and provided 8 weeks of e-tutoring. Three video conferences complemented online instructional interaction between e-tutor and e-tutee. Children, parents and TE students expressed positive evaluation of the initiative.
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Undergraduate Students, Tutors, Volunteers, Technology Education, Tutoring, Higher Education, Children, Internet, Evaluation, Electronic Learning, Parents
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Language: English
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