{"id":9428,"date":"2016-03-03T10:39:31","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T15:39:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/?p=9428"},"modified":"2016-03-03T10:39:31","modified_gmt":"2016-03-03T15:39:31","slug":"after-the-deep-breath-then-what-creating-a-virtual-presence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cat.xula.edu\/food\/after-the-deep-breath-then-what-creating-a-virtual-presence\/","title":{"rendered":"After the deep breath, then what? Creating a virtual presence"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Karen Nichols<\/p>\n

In my previous blogpost<\/a>, I presented the benefits of vertically centering oneself by taking a long deep breath. This brief exercise can be used for face to face scenarios but also as one is preparing for a virtual meeting or even to record\/video oneself for students. So, the deep breath has been taken and we're ready for ... what exactly?\u00a0 How do we go about creating a virtual presence?<\/p>\n

I like this definition of virtual presence:<\/p>\n

\"Ariel<\/p>\n

This definition by the Ariel Group<\/a> (referenced in the previous blogpost as well) sets the stage for showing how they have adapted their PRES (being present) model to the virtual world. The vPRES (virtual presence) model<\/a> is outlined in their presentation at Pearson's CITE 2015 conference<\/a>.\u00a0 Here's a quick overview from their presentation:<\/p>\n

\u2022v<\/strong><\/span>irtually--Choose technology that supports your goals.<\/p>\n

\u2022P<\/strong><\/span>RESENT--Focus on the now. Be aware of what\u2019s happening in the virtual space; be flexible and adaptable.<\/p>\n

\u2022R<\/strong><\/span>EACHING OUT--Ask questions, use polling to obtain opinions.\u00a0 Reaching out is a great relationship builder.<\/p>\n

\u2022E<\/strong><\/span>XPRESSIVE--Alignment of message and physical appearance. Communicate with energy & passion.<\/p>\n

\u2022S<\/strong><\/span>ELF-KNOWING--Be self-confident. Be prepared & ready for virtual interactions. Be specific in your communication.\u00a0 Use concise and clear language in spoken or written communications.<\/p>\n

Can you see how keeping these suggestions in mind will help you during video conferences, webinars, virtual office hours and classes with your students and even when recording yourself for your students?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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