Framework for Designing Online Courses with a Sense of Presence

Designing an online course with a sense of presence requires understanding of the multifaceted concept of presence. For presence to be integrated into the design of an online course, it is important to understand the “Being There for the Online Learner” model, which was addressed in another episode, and use a framework for designing online courses with a sense of presence. This episode unpacks the Framework for Designing Online Courses with a Sense of Presence. 

• How do you design your online courses to create a sense of presence?
• What role(s) do you take when teaching online courses? 
• What type of instructor presence do you incorporate into your online course design?

Listen to Podcast

 

Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Episode 12 Transcript

Ways in Which Presence Can Be Experienced

 

Presence is complex and elusive, and not easy to understand. We developed the “Being There for the Online Learner” model to make presence more concrete. The model is based on the perceptual systems and takes into consideration the dimensions of the learner, the types of experience, and the modes of presence. This episode focuses on the model and ways in which presence can be experienced in the online environment. Join in the virtual discussion and share your experiences with creating presence in your online courses.

Based on the book, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners.

• What objective experiences do you include in your online courses?
• What subjective experiences do you include in your online courses?
• How do you engage your learners in your online courses to create a sense of presence?

 

Listen to Podcast 

 Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Episode 11 Transcript

Creating Presence from the Traditional to the Virtual

There is a difference in the way we create a sense of presence in the traditional face-to-face classroom compared to the virtual classroom. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição examine these differences and the distinguishing factors: space, time, boundaries, teaching, level of interaction, level of course planning, and cognitive and affective teaching effort.

Based on the book, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners.

• What are the challenges you face when creating presence in the virtual world? 
• How do you create a sense of presence in your online courses as compared to the traditional classroom?

 

Listen to Podcast

Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Episode 10 Transcript

The Role of Presence in the Online Environment

As digital technologies evolve, it points to the need to create a sense of presence as we teach and learn online. When there is a sense of presence in online teaching and learning, it can greatly enhance the instructor-learner relationship. This episode focuses on the role of presence in the online environment.  

Based on the book, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners.

• How do you define presence in the online environment?

• How do you know that you have created a sense of presence in your online course?

• How has your instructor-learner relationship changed as you incorporated a sense of presence in your online course?

 

Listen to Podcast

Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Episode 9 Transcript

Four Approaches for Maintaining Life Balance When Teaching Online Courses

Personal satisfaction, control over the environment, and ability to function in the everyday tasks of living are all characteristics of quality of life. Teaching online should not interfere with one’s capability to maintain a normal and balanced life. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman share approaches for maintaining life balance when teaching online courses. 

Based on the book, Managing Online Instructor Workload: Strategies for Finding Balance and Success.

Listen to the Podcast

 Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Episode 8 Transcript