How does using multiple tools (Facebook, LMS, blog, twitter) affect the sense of presence? Is it better to use fewer or more?
Different tools are used for different purposes. For example, the social media tools such as blog, Twitter, and Facebook, can be used for creating social presence in a public and open environment. The Learning Management System (LMS) is a close environment where you place the elements of your course in a structured way that makes it easy to manage. Before selecting a tool, it is important to keep in mind the purpose for using it. You may use Twitter for sending short weekly course announcements. You may use a blog for journaling or sharing information that require comments. We have heard that often students continue communicating in Facebook after a course or program is over as a way to continue to feel present with each other.
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