Using Open Source Technologies to Increase Teacher Immediacy and Presence

Amanda J. Rockinson-Szapkiw, Randall Dunn, David Holder

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

Attrition rates in distance education teacher education programs is a concern for university administrators and educators. Thus, there is a need to identify strategies to increase retention rates. This presentation focuses on practices and the use of open source technologies to increase teacher’s presence and immediacy, thus decreasing attrition rates.
Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Teacher Immediacy
  • Presence
  • Web 2.0

Disciplines

  • Education

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