Pedagogy of Tele-Proximity for eLearning: Bridging the Distance with Social Physics (Routledge Research in Digital Education and Educational Technology)

This book examines networked science and the pedagogy of tele-proximity, a paradigm that integrates eLearning theories, information technology, and visual media competencies. The book conceptualises the idea of tele-proximity as a means to foster diversity and human-to-human contact online. It uses the lens of Social Physics and considers how to bridge the distance in eLearning, examining social connections, collective intelligence, and personal well-being. The book draws on qualitative and quantitative research in higher education to form fine-tuned eLearning networks that achieve demosophia, the core of democracy. It charts the progress of technology-enhanced learning approaches and shows the need for a sound pedagogical framework that is holistic and sustainable to promote mindful presence. Contributing to the literature on eLearning, this timely book will be of great interest to educational philosophers, policymakers, educators, researchers, and students in the field of distance education. Cover 1 Half Title 2 Series 3 Title 4 Copyright 5 Contents 6 List of figures 7 List of tables 9 Preface 10 Acknowledgements 13 1 Reflections on new normality and quality education 14 2 Social Physics and Networked Learning – The theoretical foundation of tele-proximity pedagogy 34 3 Transmedia presence – Layers of embodiment in online ecologies 48 4 Pedagogy as a life-long journey 62 5 The charismatic connector – Tele-teacher presence (TTP) in eLearning courses 76 6 The flow of ideas – Tele-cognitive presence (TCP) in eLearning courses 94 7 Tele-social presence (TSP): Connected for eLearning 107 8 Tele-proximity pedagogy (TPP): Holistic and sustainable Social Physics for eLearning 132 9 Tele-proximity pedagogy for digital well-being 160 10 Manifesto for humane technology – The eLearning renaissance 179 Index 192 Networked,leaning;,Social,physics;,visual,literacies;,Community,of,Inquiry;,tele-teacher,presence;,tele-social,presence;,tele-cognitive,presence;,communities,of,practice;,technology,enhanced,learning Networked leaning,Social physics,visual literacies,Community of Inquiry,tele-teacher presence,tele-social presence,tele-cognitive presence,communities of practice,technology enhanced learning