This document outlines several roles for e-learning instructors based on an article by George Siemens, including the Master Artist, Network Administrator, Concierge, Curator, Security Monitor, and Ethics Professor. The Master Artist oversees creative processes and provides feedback, while the Network Administrator helps students build knowledge and make connections. The Concierge introduces new resources and opportunities, and the Curator acts as an expert guide to critical ideas. Additional roles include the Security Monitor and Ethics Professor to address appropriate technology use and consequences of online posting.

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E-Learning Roles
based on George Siemens article
Renee Authier

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Master Artist
 Classroom/lesson formatted
around an art studio
 Students use skills in open view
of peers
 “Master” oversees the creative
process, attending to and
commenting upon new &
different methods
 Influenced by all in the setting
Ex. blog

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Network Administrator
 Assist students in building
knowledge
 Help to make connections &
create networks
 Aid in critiquing
value/authenticity of knowledge
discovered

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Concierge
 “soft” guidance
 Introduce students to resources
& learning opportunities
previously unknown
 Part traditional lecture
 Part exploration

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Curator
 Expert AND guide, like a
curator at a museum
 Develop resources that “expose
learner to critical ideas,
concepts, and papers within a
field” (Siemens, 2008)

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Additional Roles Required…
Monitor students appropriate
Security Monitor
usage of technology

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Additional Roles Required…
 Citingworks used
 Dangers/Consequences of Posting
Online
 Longevity of Content Online
Ethics Professor

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Works Cited
Learning and Knowing in Networks:
Changing Roles for Educators and
Designers (George Siemens, 2008)