Competence based tutoring online: a proposal for linking global and specific E-learning Models

The paper suggests crossing global e-learning models with specific ones so as to determine their possible correlation in order to infer online tutor competence profiles. These are found at the intersection of the pyramid, matrix and e-learning instructional design models. Hypothetical setups of the pyramid e-learning systems are discussed. The competence matrix is described in more detail as a complex and potentially useful instrument to guide OLT training and evaluation. It is concluded that the synergy resulting from the interplay among the competence matrix, e-learning instructional design models and e-learning environments will make it possible to assess instrument potential and conceptual schema appropriateness. It will also show their limitations, with a view to improving them.