Good proctors make for good TeleLearning courses. The proctor is a non-teaching facilitator for the TeleLearning class. In addition to fulfilling the school's responsibility for student supervision, the proctor aids TeleLearning by monitoring attendance and distributing materials. However, the proctor's role is much more important than managing the essential clerical duties of the class. If there is a problem with students not apparent to the TeleLearning instructor, the proctor should contact the teacher immediately.
Communication is vital to a successful distance education program.
The proctor provides the link between the students and TeleLearning teacher that keeps the line of communication open while enhancing the instructional process. The importance of the participant site proctor cannot be overstated. Because the Louisiana School TeleLearning Staff is on the delivery side of this exciting and innovative educational process, it is difficult to control the classroom environment. For this reason the telecommunications proctor is a vital link to the program. We cannot provide the site with the complete learning package nor service the student's needs without the total cooperation of the school system and its designated proctor.