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E. A. Ensher and S. E. Murphy, “E-mentoring: Next Generation Research Strategies and Suggestions. In B.R. RAGINS, & K.E. KRAM (Eds.),” The handbook of mentoring at work: Theory, Research and Practice,2007.

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• TITLE: E-mentoring as a Critical E-learning Approach: The Impact of Social Presence on E-mentoring

  AUTHORS: Ellen A. Ensher

  KEYWORDS: E-learning; E-mentoring; Learning; Mentoring; Social Presence Theory

  JOURNAL NAME: Communications and Network, Vol.5 No.3B, October 16, 2013

  ABSTRACT: 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.