Section: 1. How can I integrate Teaching Presence in the design of my online/blended course? | Guidelines for TEACHERS supporting the design of innovative strategies for interprofessional teaching and learning

Section outline

Within the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, Teaching Presence plays a key role in shaping effective and engaging online learning environments. It includes the intentional design of learning paths, facilitation of student engagement, and guidance through structured interactions.

In the TEAMCARE approach, this presence must be visible, supportive, and consistent throughout the course. The following scenarios illustrate how to integrate Teaching Presence practically into the TEAMCARE Integrated Platform based courses.
- Select activity Scenario 1A – Clearly define learning objectives: Communicate course goals and activity expectations explicitly
  
  Scenario 1A – Clearly define learning objectives: Communicate course goals and activity expectations explicitly Page
- Select activity Scenario 1B – Structuring Content and Activities Effectively: ensure materials are well–organized and activities are logically sequenced.
  
  Scenario 1B – Structuring Content and Activities Effectively: ensure materials are well–organized and activities are logically sequenced. Page
- Select activity Scenario 1C – Actively facilitate interactions: Instructors should stimulate discussions, guide critical reflection, and provide timely feedback.
  
  Scenario 1C – Actively facilitate interactions: Instructors should stimulate discussions, guide critical reflection, and provide timely feedback. Page
- Select activity Scenario 1D – Encourage shared leadership: Involve students as discussion facilitators to develop a sense of community
  
  Scenario 1D – Encourage shared leadership: Involve students as discussion facilitators to develop a sense of community Page