Entry 5: CMC
Hello there, in today entry I would like to share about CMC or Computer Mediated Communication and ESL.
What is CMC?
CMC is any form of interaction between two or more people using connection for example whatsapp, messenger.
CMC in education started in late 1980s and 1990s with the introduction of communicative CALL and it become widespread with emails and forums.
Implement for long distance chat.
Asynchronous CMC
- communication is not synchronized
-not exchanged or replied immediately
Synchronous CMC
- participant between participants is synchronized
-can be exchange immediately
CMC and long distance learning.
CMC was applied in long distance learning in late 2000s and using video conferencing and e-tutoring.
Collaborative Learning
-enhance peer interaction and group work for example google docs and google drive.
Authentic Communication
- easy access and opportunity to communicate with other learners as well as native speakers.
- context and material of communication is authentic rather simulated.
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