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Instructor Presence in Online Courses

September 24, 2021
Graphic of teacher on monitor, which is surrounded by coffee cup, books, and pencils.
Consistent and meaningful instructor presence is one of the most important drivers of student success and satisfaction in online courses (Roddy et al., 2017). However, establishing instructor presence online can be challenging. In fact, studies have shown that many online students feel their instructors are largely invisible (Tichavsky et al., 2015).
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Authentic Activities

September 27, 2021
Graphical group of people meeting and networking around large computer monitor.
The majority of online learners seek formal education for a multitude of reasons but can be frustrated by the lack of transferrable skills. Online education can bridge this gap by utilizing authentic activities, allowing learners to gain skills that directly connect to their professional lives.