CAVO Podcast Ep. 100:  The Presence Effect

CAVO Podcast Ep. 100: The Presence Effect

From National University Podcast Series by National University

November 10, 2025 · 28 min · Season 6 · Episode 100

About this episode

In this special 100th episode, experts discuss the impact of presence in online learning environments.

Our Special 100th Edition! Presence changes everything! It impacts how learners respond, how they engage, and how they remember the experience. In this episode, Visiting Virtual Expert Dr. Laurie Hillstock chats with CAVO Director Dr. Melody Rawlings to share the small choices that make a big difference when we’re leading or teaching online, including how we open a session, how we use our tools, and how we convey tone.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Melody Rawlings

Guest: Dr. Laurie Hillstock

Topics covered

  • presence
  • online teaching
  • learner engagement
  • educational tools
  • tone in communication

Keywords

  • presence effect
  • online learning
  • engagement
  • educational experience
  • teaching strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CAVO

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