Stakeholders in online learning

Stakeholders in online learning

The stakeholders in online learning each play their own important role in the success of the online learning situation. They each interact and respond with feedback in order to improve the outcome or product (the content learned). 

The instructor is the first important stakeholder. He/she is responsible for developing and delivering the course content that is meaningful and appropriate for the learner. He/she is also responsible for providing reports on progress to the other stakeholder and interacting with the student in order to ensure that the student in successful. 

The student (or learner) is responsible for completing assignments and adhering to the course schedule. It is his/ her responsibility to communicate with the instructor when he/ she requires additional information or clarification on an assignment. It is very important that the student takes on the responsibility for his/her own learning. 

The parent/guardian is responsible for keeping track on the student's progress. He/she should serve as a resource for helping the student communicate effectively with the teach.

The administrator should ensure that the student is enrolled in the appropriate class. The administrator should serve as support for the other stakeholders and mediate any situations that require further discussion.