Creating a sense of presence in online teaching: how to ‘be there’ for distance learners

This book focuses on the need for creating presence in the online environment; explores the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of presence from both the instructor and student perspective; shows how a strong sense of presence can contribute to more effective online teaching and learning; and provide an instructional design framework for developing online learning with the focus of creating a sense of presence. Based on research and experience, it will suggest methods, case scenarios, and activities for creating, maintaining, and evaluating presence throughout the cycle of an online course. Examples of these methods and activities are effective introductions, scavenger hunts, ice breakers, blogs, experiences in Second Life, resource forums, student cafes, virtual office hours, effective feedback, group presentations and group feedback, and e-portfolios. Chapter 1: Role of Presence in the Online Environment Chapter 2: Ways in Which Presence Can be Experienced Chapter 5: Designing the OnlineEnvironment with a Sense of Presence Chapter 4: Activities that Create a Sense of Presence in the Online Course Chapter 5: Are You Here or There? Making Sense of Presence

• ISBN: 978-0-470-56490-5
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 144
• Fecha Publicación: 08/09/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés