Sociocultural factors and social presence in an online learning environment

• Main Authors: Pramela Krish,, Marlyna Maros,, Siti Hamin Stapa,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit UKM 2012
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/3271/1/pp_201_213.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/3271/; http://www.ukm.my/ppbl/Gema/gemacurrentissues.html

In a computer supported learning environment both in the synchronous and asynchronous mode, interaction is a prerequisite to facilitate learning. Hence to facilitate effective interaction, a good working team of learners and instructors is important. For this to happen, social presence is necessary...