College students working together at a table with text: "There is something palpably real about being in a classroom or other physical location with a group of participants that makes the space come alive, one that possesses an atmosphere that is tangible.”

Teaching and Learning Presence 

Anyone who has been a participant in a course delivered online through some type of digitally mediated platform (e.g., Zoom or Microsoft Teams), whether as the instructor or as a student, has likely made the observation that something feels different. Yes, online…