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TABLE 1

Comparison of e-learning Focus Group Competencies to Other Literature

e-learning Competencies	Thach & Murphy	Williams	Egan & Akdere
Proficiency with computers and programs/interface design	Basic technology knowledge; technology access knowledge, knowledge of the distance learning field	Basic technology knowledge; knowledge of the distance learning field	Basic technology; technology access knowledge; multimedia knowledge; software skills; knowledge of distance learning field
Organizational skills	Planning skills; organizational skills	Not in top 10; #12	Organizational skills
Written communication skills	English proficiency; writing skills	English proficiency; writing skills	Not in top 10; #13
Adult learning theory	Not in top 10; #22	Adult learning theory	Adult learning theory
Evaluation and assessment strategies	Not in top 10; #18	Not in top 10; #22	Not in top 10; #21
Instructional design	No mention	Skills in development of collaborative student-focused learning environment	Not in top 10; Skills in development of collaborative student-focused learning environment #16
Student/teacher relationships	Interpersonal communication skills; feedback skills; collaboration/ teamwork skills	Interpersonal communication skills; collaboration/ teamwork skills; feedback was #11	Collaborative/ teamwork skills; interpersonal communication #12

e-learning Competencies	Thach & Murphy	Williams	Egan & Akdere
Proficiency with computers and programs/interface design	Basic technology knowledge; technology access knowledge, knowledge of the distance learning field	Basic technology knowledge; knowledge of the distance learning field	Basic technology; technology access knowledge; multimedia knowledge; software skills; knowledge of distance learning field
Organizational skills	Planning skills; organizational skills	Not in top 10; #12	Organizational skills
Written communication skills	English proficiency; writing skills	English proficiency; writing skills	Not in top 10; #13
Adult learning theory	Not in top 10; #22	Adult learning theory	Adult learning theory
Evaluation and assessment strategies	Not in top 10; #18	Not in top 10; #22	Not in top 10; #21
Instructional design	No mention	Skills in development of collaborative student-focused learning environment	Not in top 10; Skills in development of collaborative student-focused learning environment #16
Student/teacher relationships	Interpersonal communication skills; feedback skills; collaboration/ teamwork skills	Interpersonal communication skills; collaboration/ teamwork skills; feedback was #11	Collaborative/ teamwork skills; interpersonal communication #12