The Evolution and Influence of Social Presence Theory on Online Learning

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Abstract

The theory of social presence is perhaps the most popular construct used to describe and understand how people socially interact in online learning environments. However, despite its intuitive appeal, researchers and practitioners alike often define and conceptualize this popular construct differently. In fact, it is often hard to distinguish between whether someone is talking about social interaction, immediacy, intimacy, emotion, and/or connectedness when they talk about social presence. Therefore, the focus of this chapter is on outlining the evolution of the construct of social presence in an effort to understand better its relationship to online learning.
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationOnline Education and Adult Learning
Subtitle of host publicationNew Frontiers for Teaching Practices
Chapter10
Pages124-139
Number of pages16
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Keywords

  • Computer-mediated Communication
  • Discourse
  • Immediacy
  • Online Learning
  • Social Presence

EGS Disciplines

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Higher Education and Teaching
  • Instructional Media Design
  • Other Education

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