Social presence in online learning : multiple perspectives on practice and research / edited by Aimee L. Whiteside, Amy Garrett Dikkers, and Karen Swan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Whiteside, Aimee L., 1974- editor.

Dikkers, Amy Garrett, 1973- editor.

Swan, Karen, 1948- editor.

Series:

Online learning and distance education

Online learning & distance education: Leadership, innovation, policy, & practice

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Web-based instruction--Social aspects.

Web-based instruction.

Social aspects.

Physical Description:

xvii, 224 pages ; 26 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Sterling, Virginia : Stylus Publishing, LLC, 2017.

Summary:

Described as the degree to which online participants feel connected to one another, social presence is a key factor for successful online and blended learning experiences. This book presents key findings from the research on social presence, with its critical connections to community - building, retention, and learning outcomes, and provides practical strategies to enable faculty and instructional designers to better support and engage students in online and blended learning courses. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part 1 Introduction to Social Presence in Online Learning

1 Multiple Perspectives on Social Presence in Online Learning: An Introduction to This Volume / Karen Swan Swan, Karen 3

2 Social Presence: Understanding Connections Among Definitions, Theory, Measurements, and Practice / Amy Garrett Dikkers Dikkers, Amy Garrett, Aimee L. Whiteside Whiteside, Aimee L., Bethany Tap Tap, Bethany 11

Part 2 Understanding Social Presence as Technologically Facilitated

3 Understanding Social Presence as Technologically Facilitated: Introduction to Part Two / Karen Swan Swan, Karen 29

4 Social presence and communication technologies: Tales of Trial and Error / Patrick Lowenthal Lowenthal, Patrick, Dave Mulder Mulder, Dave 32

5 Evolvements of Social Presence in Open and Networked Learning Environments / Chih-Hsiung Tu Tu, Chih-Hsiung 45

Part 3 Understanding Social Presence as Learners' Perceptions

6 Understanding Social Presence as Learners' Perceptions: Introduction to Part Three / Karen Swan Swan, Karen 61

7 Social Presence and the Community of Inquiry Framework / Karen Swan Swan, Karen, Jennifer C. Richardson Richardson, Jennifer C. 64

8 Social Presence and Student Success: Retention, Satisfaction, and Evolving Expectations / Phil Ice Ice, Phil, Melissa Layne Layne, Melissa, Wally Boston Boston, Wally 77

9 Instructor Social Presence: Learners' Needs and a Neglected Component or the Community of Inquiry Framework / Jennifer C. Richardson Richardson, Jennifer C., Patrick Lowenthal Lowenthal, Patrick 86

10 Creating Social Cues through Self-Disclosures, Stories, and Paralanguage: The Importance of Modeling High Social Presence Behaviors in Online Courses / Jessica Gordon Gordon, Jessica 99

11 Cultural Perspectives on Social Presence: Research and Practical Guidelines for Online Design / Charlotte Nirmalani Gunawardena Gunawardena, Charlotte Nirmalani 113

Part 4 Understanding Social Presence as a Critical Literacy

12 Understanding Social Presence as a Critical Literacy: Introduction to Part Four / Aimee L. Whiteside Whiteside, Aimee L. 133

13 Making Learning Relevant and Meaningful: Integrating Social Presence into Faculty Professional Development Programs / Aimee L. Whiteside Whiteside, Aimee L. 143

Appendix: Professional Development Seminar Schedule 153

14 Blending Face-to-Face and Online Instruction to Disrupt Learning, Inspire Reflection, and Create Space for Innovation / Amy Garrett Dikkers Dikkers, Amy Garrett, Aimee L. Whiteside Whiteside, Aimee L., Somer Lewis Lewis, Somer 154

15 Personalized Learning to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners / Somer Lewis Lewis, Somer, Amy Garrett Dikkers Dikkers, Amy Garrett, Aimee L. Whiteside Whiteside, Aimee L. 170

16 Overcoming Isolation Online: Strategies to Enhance Social Presence in Practice / Aimee L. Whiteside Whiteside, Aimee L., Amy Garrett Dikkers Dikkers, Amy Garrett, Somer Lewis Lewis, Somer 180

Part 5 Concluding Thoughts

17 Future Directions for Social Presence: Shared Metacognition, Emerging Technologies, and the New Educational Ecosystem / Jason C. Vickers Vickers, Jason C., Peter Shea Shea, Peter 191

18 The Future of Social Presence: Advancing Research, Uniting the Perspectives, and Allowing for Innovation in Practice / Aimee L. Whiteside Whiteside, Aimee L., Karen Swan Swan, Karen, Amy Garrett Dikkers Dikkers, Amy Garrett 207.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Social presence in online learning

ISBN:

9781620365083

1620365081

9781620365090

162036509X

OCLC:

950951993