%0 Conference Paper
%A Raziana Che Aziz, 
%A Chiam Chooi Chea, 
%A Zulaihan Ismail, 
%A Open University Malaysia (OUM),
%B ICE 2021 : Proceedings of the 2021 International Conference on Education
%C Virtual Conference
%D 2021
%F library_repository:1410
%K Numeracy Skills, Community of Inquiry, Open and Distance  Learning, Online Learning
%T Nurturing Numeracy Literacy Via Online Learning:  A Case Study on the Effectiveness of the Online Forum Discussion
%U https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1410/
%X Numeracy skills is one of the required skills in the Malaysian Qualification  Framework (MQF) for tertiary education in Malaysia. Numeracy skills is  recognised as one of the must-have daily skills because it develops logical  thinking and reasoning strategies in one’s daily activities. Numeracy skills is a  quantitative skill and living skill needed to solve problems and make sense of  numbers, time, patterns, and shapes for daily activities. Having an adequate  level of numeracy can improve many aspects of our life, including social life,  education, and employment opportunities. Nevertheless, numeracy courses  are also one of the most difficult courses and hence, it is vital to instill this skill  for graduates. It will pose a greater challenge to adult learners in the open  distance learning (ODL) environment. This study is carried out to explore the  effectiveness of online forum discussion for Numeracy topic in Learning Skills  for 21st century course (OUMH1603) using three essential elements in the  online learning process – teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive  presence. The outcome of this study will be useful to facilitate effective and  quality teaching and learning processes for this topic. (Abstract by authors)