Encouraging Student Participation in Online Tutorials: A Tutor's Perspective

Abstract

This paper will present an ongoing project to identify elements of best practice for the delivery of online synchronous tutorials. The authors have been involved with the delivery of online synchronous sessions for several years, observing both the role of the student and the session host. Both the student and the session host play their part in the success of the synchronous session. Therefore, it is imperative for the session host to be equipped with the necessary tools and techniques to deliver a synchronous session which maximizes the learning, participation and enjoyment of the student attendees.