In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic there has been continued growth in blended and online learning. Unfortunately, many students report a sense of isolation and anxiety in these types of courses and programs. This book provides timely strategies and advice for how to be “present” in the online environment. I highly recommend this book for anyone involved with online courses such as learners, educators, and administrators.

Norman Vaughan, Professor, Department of Education, Mount Royal University

This important volume offers much-needed guidance for those teaching in online environments. In the face of the many challenges these environments present, not least the potential for distraction and disconnection, the authors offer practical methods and theoretical insights to help both instructors and students cultivate more mindful, embodied, and heartfelt engagement with themselves, with others, with the content they are exploring, and with today's great existential challenges.

David Levy, Professor, Information School, University of Washington