T15 DDL: Effect of online learners’ social networking experience and perceived social presence in online learning

• In Event: Roundtables - Friday
  In Roundtable Session: Roundtables II - DDL

Short Description

As social networking spreads, many researchers have paid attention to the potential of social networking as an educational avenue. Much of the research that reports the educational effects of social networking indicates that social networking is an effective place for communication, collaboration, and sharing information of online learners. However, there are few empirical studies that show online learners’ social networking experience and how the experience relates to their perceived social presence in online learning.

Authors

• Jieun Lim, Purdue University

• Jennifer Richardson, Purdue University