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?

 

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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?

 

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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.

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 Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Episode 8 Transcript

Strategies for Managing Tasks and Prioritizing Time

 

Instructor workload depends on the type of course and tasks accomplished when teaching online. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman provide strategies for managing tasks and prioritizing time while teaching online. They offer a template for instructor to identify tasks and time spent on the online course. 

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

Template for Managing Tasks and Prioritizing Time

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Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Episode 7 Transcript

 

Four Tasks That Affect Your Workload While Teaching Online

  

Instructor workload depends on the types of tasks accomplished when teaching online. Identifying these tasks allows instructors to plan, prioritize, and manage their workload. These tasks are carried out before, during, and at the end of a course. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman share four types of tasks to consider when managing workload while teaching online: (1) design, (2) administrative, and (3) facilitative, and (4) evaluative.

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

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Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Episode 6 Transcript