This document discusses computer mediated communication and computer simulation. It defines computer mediated communication as any human communication that occurs through electronic devices and provides examples like email, instant messaging, and video conferencing. It also classifies CMC as either synchronous (occurring in real time) or asynchronous (not occurring in real time). The document then discusses the advantages and disadvantages of CMC in education. It also defines computer simulation as using mathematical modeling to imitate real world processes using computers and graphics. It provides examples of uses for computer simulation and discusses their merits like being controllable, cheaper than experiments, and avoiding danger.
3. COMPUTER MEADIATED
COMMUNICATION (CMC)
DEFINITIONS
CMC is defined as any human communication that occurs
through the use of two or more electronic devices.
CMC is any form of communication between two or more
individual people who interact or influence each other via
electronic devices through the internet or a network
connection using software.
4. CMC has also been
defined as any
communication patterns
mediated through the
computer.
CMC does not include
the methods by which
two computers
communicate, but rather
how people
communicate via
computers,
6. Classification Of Communication
1. SYNCHRONOUS COMMUNICATION
2. ASYCHRONOUS COMMUNICATION
SYNCHRONOUS CMC
• It refers to communication which occurs in real time.
• Communication in one time
• eg: Internet relay chat [IRC] [Live chat]
• Video conferencing
7. ASYCHRONOUS CMC
• It refers to communication that takes place
when the parties engaged are not
communicating unison.
• Communication is not happen in one time
• Eg: text messages ,e-mail
8. CMC IN EDUCATION
• CMC promotes self discipline , responsibility in students
• CMC helps teacher or tutor facilitation.
• CMC disregards time and place dependance compared to time and place.
• Communication can happen anytime and anywhere.
• It promoting collaboratively learning.
• Informing large group of people about the same thing.
• Previous conference can be kept for future reference.
9. • Students who are silent in face to face communication
• CMC discussion and helps to increase their participation.
10. Advantages Of CMC
• People can exchange, store, edit,broadcast and copy any written document.
• Sends data and msgs easily at lowest
• Develop social influence among communicators.
• CMC helps tutor facilitation or teachers
• CMC breakdown geographic barriers
• CMC helps to increase students participation
11. Disadvantages Of CMC
• More time consuming
• The issue of confidentially and trust
• It is not practical for all educational purposes
• Lack of true human contact
• lack of nonverbal cues
• Lack of socio emotional
12. SIMULATION
• The word of simulation means to imitate .
• It was first applied in the classroom in 1968 in England.
• The simulation technique was first used in teacher training and social science
• In 1970 this technique was spread to other sujects mainly in teaching of science.
Softwares are ,
Monte calo simulation, Stochastic modelling,
Multimethod modeling
13. Computer Simulation
• A computer simulation is a computer programme that attempts to
abstract model of a particular system.
• Computer simulations are computer generated dynamic models
that present theoretical or simplified models of a real world
components , phenomena or process. They can include
animations ,visualizations and interactive laboratory experiences.
15. Features of computer simulation
• There is computer model of a real situation that contains
information on how the situation behaves.
• A computer simulation is the usage of a computer for the
imitation of a real world process.
• Uses graphical screens, 3D graphics , computers to provide real
time experience.
• Can assist in the design ,creation, and evaluation of
complexsystems.
16. • A simulation requires a model or a mathematical description of
the real system.
• Designed to predict the behaviour of ,or the outcome of, a real
world or physical system.
• Computer simulation find usage in the study of dynamic in an
environment that may be difficult or is dangerous to implement in
real life.
17. Uses
• Extensively used for educational purposes
• Training of civilian and military personnel for dangerous
equipments. This will be safe mode.
• Flight simulators to train pilots.
• Designing chemical processing plants
• Designing of robots
• Modeling car crashes for safety mechanism in new vehicle models.
18. MERITS OF COMPUTER SIMULATION
• Controllable
• Computer simulation are interactive , so the learners are
active . So they are highly motivating
• Computer simulations are cheaper than actual experiments
in many cases.
• In scientific fields
• It can be reworked
• Preparations of laboratory activities
• Easier for eduvcators and learners
19. • It can avoid danger and loss of life
• Critical situations can be investigated without risk.
• Evaluate impact of changes in policy prior to implementation.
• Gain grater understanding of a process
• Able to explore “what if ” …. Questions.
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