Shirley, course tutor
Channel: Ultraversity Degree
Date: 2012-07-07

With expertise in managing online communities for the National College for School Leadership (NCSL), Shirley joined the Ultraversity project in 2004 and is a tutor for the BA (Hons) Learning Through Technology.

Tutors communicate with students mainly through online discussions to develop work-based study portfolios.  The discussions are group tutorials with opportunities to explore professional development and training.  

Groups of students in online learning communities develop their understanding of tasks and seeking to develop and improve through peer feedback and collaboration. Tutors host the communities to guide, support and mentor students.