Learning presence: Towards a theory of self-efficacy, self-regulation, and the development of a communities of inquiry in online and blended learning environments

► Articulates a new construct within the Community of Inquiry (CoI) Framework ► Describe “learning presence” as a new component of the CoI Model ► Learning presence - self and co-regulation of effective behaviors in online learning environments ► Learners' self efficacy, is associated with the environment in which they study ► Stronger correlation between self-efficacy and the quality of environment in hybrid courses.