Using Open Source Technologies to Increase Teacher Immediacy and Presence

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

Using Open Source Technologies to Increase Teacher Immediacy and Presence

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

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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 language	American English
Journal	Faculty Publications and Presentations
State	Published - 2011

Keywords

Teacher Immediacy
Presence
Web 2.0

Disciplines

Education

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