2.2 a Reading ~1 hr
Being Present in Online Environments
PURPOSE OF THE TASK: This reading will focus your attention on the different forms of presence and their impact on the building of community in online courses.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Read the suggested article below. Pay close attention to the different forms of presence presented in the text.
- Anderson, T. (2004). Teaching in an online learning context. In T. Anderson & F. Elloumi (Eds.), Theory and practice of online learning (pp. 273-294). Athabasca, AB: Athabasca University. Retrieved from https://auspace.athabascau.ca/bitstream/handle/2149/758/teaching_in_an_online.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y.
STEP 2: Compare the conceptual scaffold provided in the summary below with what you have retained from the reading.
STEP 3: Think about a few ways you can ensure you’ll show cognitive, social and teaching presence in your online courses.
