The relationship of the CoI Framework to QualityMatters standards was identified and researched only recently (Swan et al., 2010; Bogle et al., 2009; 2014). Although these tools cannot be connected to each other, they can both lead to improved outcomes when used in online and blended courses. I do support the use of the QM in the K12 “as a guide to activities development for online and blended courses” (Shattuck, 2015, p. 18). This way, the course will be designed “with an eye toward the development of the CoI presences in course implementation provided the structure to insure that the high quality and inquiry focus of the original courses were preserved” (Bogles, et al., 2009, p. 62). In particular, QM Standards 1(course overview), 2(learner objectives), 3(assessments) are connected to designing for cognitive presence; Standards 2(course objectives), 4(learning activities), 6(pedagogically appropriate technologies) are connected to designing for teaching presence, while Standards 2 (learning objectives), 5(learning engagement), and 7(learner support) are connected to designing for social presence. So, I am interested in hearing from those K12 folks what are working with the above two instruments and methodologies in mind.
Here's how I have used Social Presence to enhance the quality of online learning (learner engagement and support) in post-secondary education online.
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Debra
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