The aim of the Virtual Education in ELL applied research report is to investigate and mitigate issues of learner isolation and instructional distance in ELL online learning environments. This research report is part of the applied research project Fostering Community Online.
This research report highlights current research and explores the concept of learner isolation and its relationship with community building and online presence. The report outlines strategies to mitigate learner isolation in a Canadian ELL online context, providing recommendations for online course development and delivery.