Randy Garrison

Randy Garrison is an educator and researcher known for developing and promoting the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework, which describes how online and blended learning environments can foster meaningful learning. His work emphasizes the importance of three core elements—social presence, teaching presence, and cognitive presence—that work together to create an effective educational experience. Garrison’s contributions help educators design digital learning environments that support active engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking, making online education more interactive and impactful.