Module 3: Storyboard for Video Presentation

Introduction/Overview (1 minute)	The introduction/overview will provide an effective and specific summary detailing the specifics on the topic of social presence in a distance-learning program. Title Slide:  Social Presence in Distance Learning Definition of Social Presence:  The ability of a learner to have a real relationship with other members of his/her learning community despite barriers of time and distance. We are Social Beings – Learning is Social – Imagine being the only student in a class, you only hear your footsteps in the halls, the lecture hall is empty, you sit by yourself in the classroom, you sit alone in the lunchroom, the library is empty, there is nobody there to talk about things that you don’t understand, there is nobody there to celebrate your successes with you. Examples of Social Presence:  Learning stories, digital storytelling, regular participation in discussion forums, cyber cafes, usage of first names, alternative communication tools (Twitter, etc.), synchronous video enabled chats, etc.
Research (1 minute)	Presentation of research and data supporting use of social presence in a distance-learning program. Present 6 pieces of research – highlights, key findings, etc.
Critical Analysis (1 minute)	Critically analyze and assess the impact of one social trend on educational technology, and the influence of educational technology on one social trend based on solid research support. The educational technology that I will focus on is Ning.
Best Practices (1 minute)	Present best practices of social presence by using specific examples of how I use it in my classroom (Ning and Edmodo).  This will show exemplary application of content to authentic situations with relevant and appropriate conclusions based on literature.
Conclusion (1 minute)	Conclusion will leave the audience with a question that stimulates thought about the topic of social presence.