%0 Journal Article
%T E-mentoring as a Critical E-learning Approach: The Impact of Social Presence on E-mentoring
%A Ellen A. Ensher
%J Communications and Network
%P 1-3
%@ 1947-3826
%D 2013
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/cn.2013.53B1001
%X One important form of e-learning is e-mentoring. Virtual mentoring can occur within the context of formal organiza- tional programs or develop spontaneously between individuals online. While e-mentoring is burgeoning as a practice, theoretical research related to this important phenomenon has been limited. The purpose of this paper is to suggest that social presence theory presents a useful conceptual framework for understanding mentors¡¯ willingness to participate in e-mentoring relationship and on their satisfaction. In sum, mentoring relationships that offer a blended approach with both high and low social presence forms of computer-mediated-communication (CMC) will be more satisfying to men- tors than those with low social presence CMC forms only. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
%K E-learning
%K E-mentoring
%K Learning
%K Mentoring
%K Social Presence Theory
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=38010