This article explores and explains mediation strategies applied to social networking tools. Focus is placed on how utilizing social networking tools (e.g., MySpace or Facebook) may enhance social presence for students participating in an online course.

Short, Williams, and Christie (1976) defined social presence as the belief the group members are communicating with people instead of objects. When communication channels are reduced, social presence decreases in a group. As a result of this reduction, group members feel disconnected with one another. Conversely, an increased sense of presence leads to..... to continue reading this article click here:

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