Open AccessCreating presence, currency and connection in digital learning with video blogs
Author(s) -
Joanne Elliott,
Chie Adachi
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.14742/ascilite2021.0121
Subject(s) - feeling , institution , online learning , computer science , currency , multimedia , connection (principal bundle) , sense of presence , human–computer interaction , psychology , sociology , social psychology , engineering , social science , virtual reality , structural engineering , monetary economics , economics
There is a substantial body of work arguing that sense of belonging, connection and interaction is a critical element for students to persist and succeed in learning online. However online students frequently report feeling isolated and disconnected from teachers, peers, and the institution. This paper explores the use of regular, informal video messages to facilitate these connections in a fully online course We argue that such videos can build teacher presence, provide opportunities for sharing feedback, guidance, emerging developments and professional insights, and contribute to a dynamic and engaging learning environment. We share preliminary feedback and reflections on the use of such videos and discuss the next steps in measuring the impact of these videos on student learning and satisfaction.