tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070053904538802680.post4938500987482597725..comments2023-09-01T12:42:38.329-07:00Comments on Teaching Without Walls: Life Beyond the Lecture: Lessons from the Groundswell: What Higher Ed can Learn from Social TechnologiesMichelle Pacansky-Brockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01373124619557441649noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070053904538802680.post-6595512468210480862008-08-08T09:47:00.000-07:002008-08-08T09:47:00.000-07:00Your comment about students liking teachers is imp...Your comment about students liking teachers is important. I agree -- why not? <BR/><BR/>When I worked in TV news, we were taught that the anchor was being invited into the home of the viewer every time the viewer watched the newscast. That's why the anchor must be likable, trustworthy, and, well, someone you would want in your home. <BR/><BR/>Teachers on TV need to have that same kind of presence -- those who do have successful classes and high retention rates.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if there is a similar issue with online relationships. Is an online class more successful where the teacher has created an environment of connectedness and friendship between all participants? I find it difficult to call strangers because I don't know the person and I can't watch the facial expression as I try to communicate. I have noticed a similar issue in online classes. My comfort level is significantly improved when the teacher provides a few tips and techniques for icebreaking in the online environment. <BR/><BR/>Moreover, in an online class, is it important for me to like the teacher enough to invite her/him into my home? What are the consequences of disregarding this aspect?AJ Tivolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357655487222423669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4070053904538802680.post-84324931435947969132008-07-23T21:23:00.000-07:002008-07-23T21:23:00.000-07:00Hi Michelle,I enjoy reading your commentary... Per...Hi Michelle,<BR/><BR/>I enjoy reading your commentary... Persuasive! I am a middle school teacher, but it seems the issues we face as educators in the 21st century are similar. I'll be picking up a copy of Groundswell--thanks for the tip...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com