Technology

1. Assignment
Submitted by,
Ancy Mol. M. A
Roll No:35
Natural Science

2. INTRODUCTION
Computer mediated communication is defined
as any human communication that occurs through
the use of two or more electronic devices.While the
term has traditionally referred to the
communications that occur via computer mediated
format (example :instant messaging,email,chat
rooms,online forms,social network services).
It has also been applied to other forms of
text based interaction text messaging.
Research on CMC focuses on social effects of
different computer supported Communication
Technology.
Many recent study involve internet based
social networking supported by social software.

3. COMPUTER MEDIATED COMMUNICATION(CMC)
Computer-mediated communication is any form of
communication between two or more people who
interact or influence each other by a separate
computer through the internet and/or a network
connection using social software.
Computer mediated communication has
also been with defined as `any communication Baton
mediated through the computer ´.
CMC is a process in which human data
interaction occurs through one or more networked
telecommunication systems. A CMC interaction
occurs through various types of networking
technology and software including email, internet
relay chat( IRC),instant messaging, usenet and
mailing list services.

4. CMC in Education
CMC 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.
Types of CMC
1.Synchronous mode
2.Asynchronous mode
1.Synchronous mode
Synchronous CMC refers to a type of computer-mediated
communication that a sender replies a message at the same time than
the person who receives the message, such as video conferencing.
2.Asynchronous mode
Asynchronous computer-mediated communication refers to
communication that takes place when the parties engaged are not
communicating in unison. In other words, the sender does not receive
an immediate response from the receiver. ... Examples of
asynchronous communication are text messages and emails.

5. Merits of Computer Mediated Communication in Education
1.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. Two communicating people do not need to be available at
the same time in order to communicate. They do not need to be at the
same place either. A very good example would be communication
between lecturers and students. During semester breaks, students
would be miles away from their lecturers. However, when the need
arise, students could easily approach their lecturers via emails or
more simply, just through Facebook. For that same reason, many
lecturers are also taking it to Facebook to communicate with their
students. For example, lecturers use Facebook to spread information
or instructions.
2.CMC ensures superiority in reach. Compared to face-to-face
communication, CMC enables users to reach out to a vast number of
receivers simultaneously. This is particularly useful when it comes to
informing a large group of people about the same thing. For example, if
a lecturer wants to inform about a sudden cancellation of class, it
makes more sense to use Facebook for this purpose instead of the
more unreliable word of mouth. The lecturer’s first-hand message can
reach a large amount of student at the same time, compared to
irregularities that might happen when a message gets passed around
by students.
3.CMC facilitates the archive of information. Previous
conversations can be kept for future reference. A good example that I
personally experience would be when doing group assignments. When
passing out instructions, or receiving instructions from someone else,
it is always better to use a written medium so that we could always
refer back to the instruction when needed to (especially when we
forget). It also saves the communicator some time and effort from
having to say the same thing over and over again.

6. 4.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.
5. CMC Technology saves time and money in IT organisations by
facilitating the use of communication formats.
6. Computer mediated communication breakdown Geographic
barriers to communication enabling collaboration through
communication over distance.
7. Can exchange, store,edit, broadcast and copy any written
document.
8. Software for electronic communication is blind with respect
to the vertical hierarchy in social relationships and organisations.
9. Students who are silent in face to face communication can
contribute in CMC discussion and CMC helps to increase their
participation.

7. CONCLUSION
Computer-mediated communication with the communication
pattern mediate through the computer. It helps to interact two or more
people each other computer through the internet or a network
connection using social software. CMC does not include the methods
by which two computers communicate, but rather how people
communicate via computers.