Students are provided with prompt feedback on assignments (provide sample response time).4 Interactive technology is used to diversify content, increase interpersonal interaction and support the teaching-learning process.4 Social Presence: Development of emotional connections, trusting relationships, identification with group members1,5 There is a welcome from the faculty.2 Faculty presence is obvious and consistent throughout the course.2 There is a closing or wrap up by faculty at end of course.2 Students have opportunity to interact with faculty (e.g., asynchronous or synchronous communication, private email, discussion forum, chat room, telephone, office hours [virtual or in-person]).2 Students have opportunity to interact with each other (e.g., asynchronous or synchronous communication, private email, discussion forum, chat room).2 Faculty communication is positive and supportive in tone and word choice and demonstrates respect for learners.2,4 Cognitive Presence: Construct meaning that is transferable, practical inquiry1,5 Discussion posts invite responses, questions, discussions, and reflections.2,4 Core concepts of the course are customized and personalized.2 Individual work experiences are incorporated into learning activities.4
Students are provided with prompt feedback on assignments (provide sample response time).4 Interactive technology is used to diversify content, increase interpersonal interaction and support the teaching-learning process.4 Social Presence: Development of emotional connections, trusting relationships, identification with group members1,5 There is a welcome from the faculty.2 Faculty presence is obvious and consistent throughout the course.2 There is a closing or wrap up by faculty at end of course.2 Students have opportunity to interact with faculty (e.g., asynchronous or synchronous communication, private email, discussion forum, chat room, telephone, office hours [virtual or in-person]).2 Students have opportunity to interact with each other (e.g., asynchronous or synchronous communication, private email, discussion forum, chat room).2 Faculty communication is positive and supportive in tone and word choice and demonstrates respect for learners.2,4 Cognitive Presence: Construct meaning that is transferable, practical inquiry1,5 Discussion posts invite responses, questions, discussions, and reflections.2,4 Core concepts of the course are customized and personalized.2 Individual work experiences are incorporated into learning activities.4