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Presence Alexis Bernard Department of Psychology, Norfolk State University PSY540-90 Dr. Scott Debb, Ed.D., LPC June 5, 2022

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One can identify the relationship between trust, motivation, and presence in shared online spaces as a combination of meaningful communication and the awareness of ‘self’ while in flow.

Examples including online events such as conferences, and seminars can offer unique networking opportunities in specialized subject areas including digital marketing or cyberpsychology. Professional organizations, educators, and technology practitioners can collaborate to develop informal digital groups and communities. By sharing experiences and expertise with others, individuals can cultivate relevant technical skills and insights. While faceto-face communication may not always be available, individuals can substitute in-person interactions with digital ones instead. In some ways, the internet can be seen as a personal resource that can be utilized to supplementally build valuable skills and broaden formal or informal digital networks. Effective collaboration and communication can lead an individual to personal and professional growth while enabling diversity and inclusion in technology.

How does delivering education online differ from delivery through television or radio?

As long as live interaction is not included in the instructional program, the problem of synchronicity is easily solved, with students logging in whenever it is convenient for them.

(Baum & McPherson, 2019) An end-user’s goal may intrinsically be to engage in meaningful dialogue or highly valuable advice and guidance. By inherently being honest, respectful, and direct, one can successfully cultivate an optimized and positive experience while online.

One can hypothesize that a website’s usability and product selection do not create competitive advantages because such attributes are easily observable, and hence, susceptible to imitation by others. (Kotha et al., 2004) Social media platforms like LinkedIn or Instagram may offer impactful feedback or suggestions, which is generally beneficial for most. Virtual

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communication in comparison to in-person communication may sometime present issues for online users.

There is a kind of commodity fetishism regarding the mechanics of displaying the data.

The technology of data has long been glamorous, arousing intense public and political interest.

(Coyle, 2022) Due to some skills not being easily quantifiable, some people’s inhibitions might be lowered. As an effect, this might create empathy gaps and leave a negative impression on other individuals leading to biases, opinions, and feelings being altered. Socio-technical thinking has generally been applied to industrial and business organizations, but we believe it is a basis for considering all information technology applications. (Ayon & Dillon, 2021) Demanding challenges within digital spaces may lead to disinformation and occasional or consistent issues for individuals who are participating in online networking events or within familiar online environments. The Deterrence Theory, Dynamic Theory of Intentions, and Presence Model may assist developers in writing foundational guidelines. Efforts at diversity have produced measurable results for White women, while Asian women face a “bamboo ceiling” and Black women are losing significant ground in an industry where they are barely visible. At every level of the tech ladder, Black women are doing poorly, as a group. At the executive level, Black women are almost entirely absent. (Twine, 2018) In summary, with efforts from a wide range of individuals who have a commitment to growing and learning online or in-person with the latest technologies can benefit from building positive relationships with others. Notably, efforts and contributions from willing participants can result in the development of the internet while enhancing foundational knowledge of various technical and interpersonal topics. The popularity of social media platforms, particularly since

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