The document discusses a study that examined how online instructors conceptualize and negotiate their teaching presence. It utilized activity theory as a framework. The study involved 6 instructors teaching online courses in various contexts. Data was collected through interviews, forum transcripts, course documents, and student evaluations. The findings showed that instructors conceptualized the online interaction spaces in different ways, such as developing an online community or directing student learning. However, their teaching presence was influenced by tensions between this conceptualization and constraints of the technology, student expectations, or time requirements. The ability to flexibly adapt their approach helped instructors meet the needs of the evolving online environment and student community.

1. Online Classroom or Community in the Making? Engaged Participant or Knowledgeable Professor? http://tanbob.wiki.zoho.com/CNIE.html Tannis Morgan BCIT Stephen Carey University of British Columbia

8. Theoretical Framework-Activity Theory (Engestrom, 1987)

9. Instructor Activity System

25. William William--247 posts/3 weeks 11 students--1094/3weeks Least active student: 35 Most active student: 127