Computer Mediated Communication
There are two types of CMC
a) Synchronous
b) Asynchronous
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CMC In Education
- It is started in the late 1980s and 1990s with the introduction of Communicative CALL
- Became globally widespread with the use of Email and Forums
- It is invented for long-distance teaching or learning
Advantages of CMC
- No distance barrier
- Mitigates time as a second barrier
- Make collaborations much easier
Disadvantages of CMC
- Inhibitions related to the use of technology
- Problems with access to technology
- lack of socio-emotional and nonverbal cues
- Lack of real human contact
ESP401: Computer Mediated Communication and ESL (source)
CMC is one of the way we stay connected and communicate with the people all around the world. It is technically the platform that we use in order to deliver message, keep in touch with each other and make our life easier due to the existence of CMC.
CMC is a form of communication or interaction between two or more people via separate computers through network connection. It is also any communication patterns mediated through a computer.
On the other hand, CMC is also defined as a process through that people can interact, exchange perceive information, culture, thought, ideas, history, knowledge, mores and social issues with each other via computer medium networking by tools such as E-mails, Wikis, Chat room and many more.
Synchronous CMC is a communication between participants is synchronized, which messages can be exchanged and replied to immediately and it also allows for direct communication.
Asynchronous CMC is a communication is not synchronized, which messages are not exchanged and replied to immediately or not expected to. For instance, E-mails and most social medias.
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