Projecting Your Presence
The information that I am gathering about the e-learning environment seems to be very similar to the unspoken social environments that very few people are actually aware of. Upon meeting someone, it's pretty well understood that you introduce yourself and then allow the other person of interest to do the same. These introductions establish an unseen projection of the other person. In the e-learning environment, students expect a level of subject matter expertise and professionalism from the facilitator. So, for the sake of a controlled environment it is important to establish this expertise from the beginning. Thus, giving a bio of accomplishments, experiences, and other qualities that project to students that a greater level of assistance is available to them creates a healthy expectation.
