I don't believe they need to be technological wizards but it definitely helps to know something. If you have several people who can help with on line courses construction and technical difficulties the better off you will be. It is always nice to be as technically smart as the students you will be teaching.
Mark:
If a team approach is taken, the level of technological expertise may be minimal; although the more the better. The team usually consists of the content expert, graphics designer, flash animation specialist, programmer, multimedia developer and a project manager.
Satrohan
I'm mixed on this one.
Although the developer does not have to be a tech wizard, it does help if the developer know something about web design. Knowing how to hyperlink correctly and the timing of the videos and animations are just as important.
MARk
