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The Role of Instructor in Virtual Environments: Enhancing Action Learning in Higher Education
Abstract
The use of online technologies to advance educational goals at every level has come a long way and continues to impact the traditional outlook of many higher education institutions as they seek to remain relevant in the 21st century. This chapter briefly touches on the background of virtual learning and the philosophical values embedded in online learning. While the use of technology has become ubiquitous, the value of human activity cannot be underestimated hence this chapter explores in depth the role of the instructor as an enabling factor in virtual learning environments. The focus for discussion has therefore been on key pedagogical areas seen as hinging upon the skill and professionalism of the instructor. Enhancing action learning in virtual classrooms has been identified as a key tool in advancing critical thinking; nourishing students' learning experiences; ensuring higher achievement, and minimizing isolation and students' disaffection in online settings.
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