TEACHER

Focus of contribution

Sub groups

A. Social presence (Teacher)

Social presence

1) Social contribution

B. Cognitive presence (Teacher)

Cognitive

1) Ask direct question

2) Gives direction to discussion

3) Prompts clarification

4) Refocuses thinking in discussion

C. Teaching presence (Teacher)

Teaching

1) Responds to student question about topic

2) Elaborates or expands on topic