A Practice and Evaluation of Distance TA Training Program to Enhance Learning Supporter’s Distance Support Ability

Abstract

The final purpose of this study is to propose learning support methods, in particular collaborative support methods and behaviors, of the learning supporter in e-Learning environment with ICT tools such as SNS, Web Bulletin Board and so on. It is thought that the success or fai lure of the learning in this e -Learning environment depend s on the following factors; (I) Ability for distance support of learning supporter such as tutor, mentor, facilitator and moderator , (II) Competency of learner about learning skill (such as method, attitude and so on) of lea rner in e -Learning environment, (III) Development of e-Learning environment and distance learning support environment where learners and learning supporters can learn and work actively. So, we need to consider these factors. In this paper, we report a case practice and its evaluat ion of the Distance TA training program to enhance distance support ability of learning supporter in e -Learning environment , including Distance TA program held in 2010 by the Distance TAs of university students.