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=Staff are provided with a researched evidence base of effective communication and interaction activities. =

Evidence
Several studies have shown that teacher online immediacy and presence directly affects student satisfaction and learning (Arbaugh 2001, Abramov & Martkovick 2001, Thomas, Jones, Packham & Miller 2004). This means that staff will need training and support in effectively adapting traditional methods to the online environment.