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Eight Ways to Increase Social Presence in Your Online Classes

Article: Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Social presence is an important concept in distance education. So, how can we increase social presence in online teaching? Here are some ideas for you to try. A welcome letter. It ... Read full story »

Seven Easy Ways to Personalize Your Online Course

Article: Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

In order to be part of an effective learning community, online learners need to feel the presence of the instructor and fellow learners. Jane Dwyer, a senior lecturer at Rivier ... Read full story »

Ethnicity and Social Presence in Online Courses

Article: Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Social presence, “the degree to which a medium is perceived as representing the presence of communication participants,” is an important factor in students’ learning and satisfaction. With online learning reaching ... Read full story »

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