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
Learn & Geaux Video
Preparing and Facilitating Your Online Course (Checklist)
PDF
Providing Meaningful & Timely Feedback
Video
Designing Engaging Learning Activities
Video
Tools for Video-based Instruction
PDF
Professional Development
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Teach Your Online Course
Workshop Recording
Explore Further
4 Tips to Make an Online Course More Welcoming
EDUCAUSE Video
Making a First Impression With Your Introduction Videos (Quality Matters)
Article
Inclusive Remote Classroom Practices
Resource
Being "Present" in Your Online Course (Teaching Online Course from UC Davis)
Course