<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;" data-mce-mark="1"><strong>Demonstrate Leadership Qualities</strong></span></p> <p>The primary goal of the role of the administrator of an online course is to assure smooth course operations &amp; reduce instructor &amp; learner overload. Good administrative practice in online learning:</p> <ul> <li>provides an unambiguous roadmap through the instruction;</li> <li>provides clear objectives, expectations, and policies;</li> <li>posts course materials (syllabus, assignments, discussion topics, etc.) in advance so learners can plan ahead;</li> <li>conveys changes and updates;</li> <li>assures all learners are 'on board' at the beginning of a course;</li> <li>communicates quickly (as set within the course expectations) and consistently to allow learners to progress; and</li> <li>refers issues to appropriate sources and follows up to assure resolution.</li> </ul>