Maintaining Effective Distance Education And Learning - Is It Possible?
In online education classes, it is very crucial to maintain a healthy relationship between students and teachers. This healthy relationship will construct effective and satisfying online learning. Teachers’ being there for students, their presences, is the most important variable in teaching. And The Community of Inquiry Model offers a framework about an effective learning. Social presence is achieved when students and teachers project their characteristics into the discussion, thus becoming real people. Sharing their favourite songs, foods, movies; talking about their families or talking about something different that happened to them could help build connections for the community. For learners to develop, teachers should also encourage students to become real to each other. This strong presence builds a climate of trust and environment of comfort. Cognitive Presence is the stage in which the students learn. In cognitive prese