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 realizing that learning and communicating takes places very differently online. The authors state it is crucial that instructors create a sense of connectivity …
Read MoreBook Review: The Online Teaching Survival Guide: Simple and Practical Pedagogical Tips
The Online Teaching Survival Guide by Boettcher and Conrad (2010), presents theory-based techniques for teaching online and/or blended courses. The book reviews research in cognitive processing and learning outcomes. Boettcher and Conrad provide a framework of instructional strategies for designing or modifying a course for the online environment. Included are recommended technologies to integrate with …
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