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Online Social Presence


Presenters: Dr. Karen Swan, Stukel Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership


This course is worth 5 hours (0.5 CEUs) of professional development. A certificate of completion can be printed once the program has been completed.

 

About this Course

 

Social presence is the degree to which online participants feel “connected” to one another. Research continues to emerge revealing social presence as a key factor for successful online and blended learning experiences. Dr. Karen Swan, Stukel Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership, discusses the evolution of social presence, the relevant research, and effective practices for creating a meaningful social presence to enrich the learning experience.

 

 

Module 1

 

The research presents social presence as a critical factor for successful online and blended learning experiences.  Dr. Karen Swan, Stukel Distinguished Professor of Educational Leadership, shares a brief overview of online social presence and discusses its importance.

•  Online Social Presence Overview

•  Does Online Social Presence Exist?

•  Why is Online Social Presence Important?

 
 

Module 2

 

Intentional and effective online social presence increases retention and student success. In this module, Dr. Karen Swan discusses these essential topics:
 
•  Impact of Online Social Presence

•  Developing Online Social Presence

•  Increasing Your Online Social Presence

 

Module 3

 

Learning science research reveals that learning is socially constructed. In this module, Dr. Karen Swan discusses:
 
• Using Technology to Improve Online Social Presence

•  Using Online Social Presence to Construct Knowledge

•  Social Presence: Effective Online Practices

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