OER Knowledge CloudWeb ArticleDreon, OliverThis article provides an overview of the Community of Inquiry framework and suggests five ways to build social presence: 1. Have your online students introduce themselves. 2. Introduce yourself to your students. 3. Create a "common area" for off-topic discussions. 4. Use synchronous tools for office hours. 5. Don't be in the center of every discussion.2013EnglishFaculty FocusUnited Stateshttps://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/tips-for-building-social-presence-in-your-online-class/nosocial presence, discussionhttps://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/tips-for-building-social-presence-in-your-online-class/United States, North America