Facilitating active social presence and meaningful interactions in online learning

Authors:
Jared Keengwe;Emmanuel Adjei-Boateng;Watsatree Diteeyont
Affiliations:
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, USA 58202;University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, USA 58202;Department of Education Technology, University of North Colorado, Greeley, USA 80639
Venue:
Education and Information Technologies
Year:
2013

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Abstract

Online learning has minimized many barriers and constraints that are common in traditional learning environments. However, due to the absence of face-to-face contacts, students and instructors are usually faced with the lack of active social presence and meaningful interactions in online learning. This article explores a review of the literature on social presence and various types of interactions in online learning environments in the context of a class project. The findings suggest need for online instructors to explore effective ways to design and facilitate active social presence and meaningful interactions in online learning.