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ERIC Number: EJ664828
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0892-3647
The Relationship of Social Presence and Interaction in Online Classes.
Tu, Chih-Hsiung; McIsaac, Marina
American Journal of Distance Education, v16 n3 p131-50 2002
Studied social presence in an online learning environment and focused on three elements: social context, online communication, and interactivity: that emerged as important in establishing a sense of community among online learners. Discusses the privacy factor, learner characteristics, computer-mediated communication, and course design. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Interaction, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Relationship, Online Courses, Privacy, Social Environment, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Course Development; Sense of Community