Title :
Social interaction in e-learning: An overview
Author :
Rahman, N. Abdul ; Sahibuddin, Shamsul
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Comput. & Math. Sci., Univ. Teknol. MARA Malaysia, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Abstract :
Learning process can occur everywhere and anytime. People nowadays are offered with various opportunities to learn and practice their knowledge. Regarding the technology, ICT developers and other stakeholders strive to give the best learning platform to learners. With the help of technology and networking facilities, learners are able to use learning application online which can cater same time same place, same time different place, different time same place and different time different place constraints. This paper will give an overview about electronic learning and discuss the issues arise in e-learning application in order to permit effective collaborative learning.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; groupware; ICT; collaborative learning; electronic learning; social interaction; Collaboration; Collaborative work; Communities; Electronic learning; Mobile communication; Time factors; E-learning; interaction; online; students; technology;
Conference_Titel :
Information Technology (ITSim), 2010 International Symposium in
Conference_Location :
Kuala Lumpur
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6715-0
DOI :
10.1109/ITSIM.2010.5561324