2. What is computer mediated
communication (CMC)
• Computer mediated communication (CMC) is any form of communication
between two or more individual people who interact and/ or influence Each
Other via separate computer through the internet or a network connection
using social software . CMC does not include the method by which two
computers communicate, but rather how people communicate via
computers.
• any communication pattern mediated through the computer.
3. CMC means
• The process in which human data interaction occurs through one or more
network telecommunication systems.
• CMC interaction occurs through various types of networking technology and
software , including email, Internet Ralay Chat(IRC), instant messaging (IM)
and mailing list servers.
4. Types of computer mediated communication
• 1. Synchronous mode
• 2.Asynchronous mode
5. • 1.Synchronous mode of computer mediated communication
• All participants are online simultaneously
• 2.Asynchronous mode of computer mediated communication
• There are time constraint on communication messages and the
responses, as with the emails.
6. How can computer mediated
communication be used to
enhance education?
• It facilitates interaction between the teacher and students, and
also between students themselves. It also fosters the negotiation
of meaning. The students feel comfortable when CMC is used.
With the help of CMC, language learners can interact with native
speakers of the target language easily at anytime and anywhere.
7. Merits of CMC
• CMC ensures superiority in reach. Compared to face-to-face communication, CMC enablesusers to
reach out to a vast number of receivers simultaneously.
• CMC facilitates the archive of information. Previous conversations can be kept for future reference.
• CMC breaks down the barriers of communication. It helps one to overcome the relationship
initiation barriers that are caused by reasons such as shyness, appearance or physical limitations.
• CMC disregards time and place dependence. Compared to face-to-face communication, CMC is
not restricted in terms of time and place. This means that communication can happen anytime,
anywhere.
• CMC Technology savetime and money in IT organisations by facilitating the use of all
communication formats
