Here at iDocs, we talk a lot about social presence. We love social presence. Social presence is essentially the way instructors and students insert themselves as … [Read more...]
Social Presence
It's critical for the instructor to foster social presence (the feeling that there is a real person behind the keyboard) in any learning environment. With the absence of … [Read more...]
A Word on Words
Much of the theory of teaching online and deepening your presence in an online course is based on the Community of Inquiry, an influential model pioneered by three … [Read more...]
Introducing the Fundamentals Series
We will be publishing a new series of blog posts that cover the fundamentals of online teaching. Master these tips, and you will have a great foundation on which to base … [Read more...]
Tips for Using Announcements to Connect with Students
Guest Post by Dr. Fred Kolb Fred Kolb was a professor of Economics at UW-Eau Claire. He teaches ECON 703 Microeconomics Foundation, ECON 704 Macroeconomics Foundation, … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Use Video in Your Online Course
Did you know using short videos in your online course is one of the best ways to build community and increase student learning? Research shows that short, … [Read more...]
Quiz Tip: Viewing Quiz Attempts
Students may tell you that they were having technical issues connecting to a quiz, but you want more than just their word. It is not always possible to verify these … [Read more...]
Tips to make the most of student introduction activities
I’m always so excited at the beginning of a new semester. My desk is organized. Everything is ready to go in my online course. I’m just waiting for the students to login … [Read more...]
Taking Your Classroom Teaching Online
If you’re new to online teaching, you might be wondering, what is my role in the online classroom? Don’t worry! You will not be one of the disembodied cyborgs that … [Read more...]
Introduce Your Syllabus with a Video
So you have a terrific syllabus that you have finally perfected. You are confident that it has the information your students need to succeed in the course. The only … [Read more...]