Good practice manual for distance learning tutors

Distance learning (EaD) is the fastest growing form of education in Brazil. It breaks down geographical barriers, brings people together, provides opportunities for professional development and qualification, and reduces social inequalities, as it reaches people of different ethnicities, beliefs, and territories, generating endless possibilities. DL has a mediator of knowledge, communication, and problem solving: the tutor. This is an important actor in distance learning (DL). In this context, this manual of good tutoring practices in distance learning aims to address issues and topics relevant to the design, training, updating, and performance of a good distance learning tutor. It always seeks to offer the best benefits and knowledge to students and tutors, who must be constantly improving.