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Assessing Social Presence in Online Discussion Groups: A Replication Study
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Hughes, Matthew; Ventura, Susie; Dando, Mark – Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 2007
This paper argues that the emotional state of students' contributions need to be addressed in an online learning community. If feelings of fear, anger or isolation can lead to withdrawal or conflict then the potential for learning is reduced and a facilitator of an online course needs to manage these emotions at an early stage. Therefore, a…
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Online Courses, Computer Mediated Communication, Stress Variables