Social Presence
Social Presence
Place:
Hershey, PA
Publisher:
IGI Global
Date published:
2009
Record type:
Editor:
Rogers, Patricia L.
Journal Title:
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
Source:
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
Subject:
Abstract:
Learning is a social process (Harasim, 2002; Swan & Shea, 2005; Tu, 2000). Discourse plays a key role in the social process of learning (Harasim, 2002). Therefore, it is extremely important that we understand how students and teachers socially interact in online courses where asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) is the major form of discourse. Theories of social presence help explain how students and teachers interact and learn online.
CITATION: Lowenthal, Patrick R.. Social Presence edited by Rogers, Patricia L. . Hershey, PA : IGI Global , 2009. Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition - Available at: https://library.au.int/social-presence