OER Knowledge CloudBook ChapterA brief history of the Community of Inquiry framework (a personal recollection)A brief history of the Community of Inquiry framework (a personal recollection)Garrison, D. RandyCleveland-Innes, Martha F.Stenbom, StefanGarrison, D. RandyThis chapter outlines the theoretical genesis of the Community of Inquiry framework. It describes the journey that led to the creation of the framework and then offers insights into possible developments of the framework. More specifically, the chapter provides an overview of the philosophical foundation and the origins of the elemental constructs that constitute the framework. Finally, the relevance and impact of the framework over the last two decades are discussed, including a view to the future of online and blended learning.2024Routledge26–4310.4324/9781003246206-3http://doi.org/10.4324/9781003246206-39781003246206http://doi.org/10.4324/9781003246206-3