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Importance of Instructor Presence and Human Connection in Education.

The article focuses on the critical role of instructor presence and human connection in radiologic technology education, especially as programs increasingly adopt virtual simulations, hybrid, and online learning models. Instructor presence—defined as educators being visible, responsive, and emotiona...

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Published in:Radiologic Technology Vol. 97; no. 6; pp. 425 - 431
Main Authors: Wilborn, Marcus, Chelladurai, Rayola, Livingston, Manuel, Stelmark, Jarek
Format: Journal Article
Published: American Society of Radiologic Technologists Jul/Aug2026
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          Wilborn, Marcus
          Chelladurai, Rayola
          Livingston, Manuel
          Stelmark, Jarek
        affil: Assistant professor in the radiologic technology program at Hostos Community College of the City University of New York in the Bronx
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          Education, Radiologic Technology
          Faculty, Allied Health
          Students, Radiologic Technology
          Faculty-Student Relations
          Learning Environment, Clinical
          Education, Clinical
          Trust
          Accountability
          Online Education
          Learning Methods
          Feedback
          Student Satisfaction
          Student Retention
          Student Attitudes
          Education, Competency-Based
          Academic Performance
          Confidence
          Simulations
          Faculty Development
          Reflection
          Faculty Role
          Decision Making, Ethical
          Professional Identity
          Clinical Competence
          Health Facilities
          Seminars and Workshops
          Mentorship
          Peer Group
      ab: The article focuses on the critical role of instructor presence and human connection in radiologic technology education, especially as programs increasingly adopt virtual simulations, hybrid, and online learning models. Instructor presence—defined as educators being visible, responsive, and emotionally available—supports not only technical skill acquisition but also ethical reasoning, emotional resilience, and professional identity development. Research indicates that sustained instructor engagement enhances student motivation, satisfaction, clinical confidence, and preparedness, while its absence can lead to feelings of isolation and hinder deeper learning. The article emphasizes that maintaining instructor presence across digital platforms requires deliberate strategies and institutional support, as it remains essential for fostering meaningful student-instructor relationships and ensuring quality clinical education outcomes.
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