Share Paper: Using Open Source Technologies to Increase Teacher Immediacy and Presence

  1. Randall Dunn, Liberty University, United States
  2. Amanda Szapkiw, Liberty University, United States
  3. David Holder, Liberty University, United States
Wednesday, March 9 1:30 PM-2:30 PM Bellmeade

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.