Book Review: Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners
Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching by Lehman and Conceicao (2010), discusses how a strong online presence contributes to higher student satisfaction and retention. Students often take online courses without r
ealizing that learning and communicating takes places very differently online. The authors state it is crucial that instructors create a sense of connectivity and community with the students in the online environment. The book presents case studies, activities, best practices and suggested methods for encouraging connectivity between and among the instructor and students. It is a comprehensive guide for faculty devoted to creating an online community of learners. For a more detailed review by Marcia D. Dixson, please read: http://josotl.indiana.edu/article/viewFile/1840/1837
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