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Creating Instructor Presence

A well-designed course complemented by an active instructor presence enhances the student learning experience. Presence is a strong indicator of students’ sense of belonging to the “community,” their engagement with course materials, and their satisfaction with the learning experience. This page includes strategies for establishing instructor presence in your classes.  

Resources

Being There: Creating Online Instructor Presence

Preparing and Facilitating Your Online Course (Checklist)

Providing Meaningful & Timely Feedback

Designing Engaging Learning Activities

Tools for Video-based Instruction

Professional Development

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Teach Your Online Course

Explore Further

4 Tips to Make an Online Course More Welcoming

Making a First Impression With Your Introduction Videos (Quality Matters)

Inclusive Remote Classroom Practices

Being "Present" in Your Online Course (Teaching Online Course from UC Davis)