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Computer Conferencing (1808 words) |
 | Thus, computer conferencing is a form of predominantly asynchronous computer-mediated communication (although this is changing) in which "a participant can reply to a message or contribute to a discussion at any later time or date and from any suitable location." |
| University of Sussex site nicely summarizes the variety of ways computer conferencing can facilitate communication: between expert to student, lecturer to student, lecturer to student group, student to student, lecturer to lecturer and lecturer to expert. |
| In some sense, computer conferencing has a very long way to go in achieving transparency." (1994, 54) However, he notes that when it is working transparently, it leads to a unparalleled concentration on the content of communication since it is not encumbered by "the physical presence and characteristics of the teacher and other students" (54). |
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Video, Audio & Computer Conferencing (1828 words) |
| Computer conferencing is used to continue the discussion when real time interaction is not required. |
| Computer conferencing represents a new domain for educational interaction and it is essentially collaborative and team based. |
| Computer conferencing programs enable the student and instructor to dial into the academic computer when it is convenient. |
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