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Exploring Computer-Mediated Communication: Asynchronous and Synchronous Discussion Groups

This session delves into the dynamics of computer-mediated communication, focusing on various forms such as asynchronous discussion groups and synchronous real-time conversations. Explore key topics including the concepts of "Netspeak," netiquette, and common acronyms. We will discuss the advantages of online discussion groups, including the ability to reflect socio-cultural and linguistic diversity, and present issues such as content control and effective communication strategies. Gain insight into how to participate and make the most of platforms like Usenet and web-based forums.

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Exploring Computer-Mediated Communication: Asynchronous and Synchronous Discussion Groups

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  1. Session 6 • News & Discussion Groups

  2. Computer-mediated Communication • Asynchronous • WWW (Broadcast model) • Email (Post office model) • On-line Discussion (Memo model) • Synchronous (“Real-time”) • Internet Relay Chat (IRC) • MUDs or MOOs • Videoconferencing

  3. “Netspeak”: Internet Language • Smilies or Emoticons • Acronyms • Netiquette • Lurking • Flame • Spamming / A spam • Trolling / A troll • Clean chat

  4. Discussion Groups • What they are... • Where to find them... • How to use them...

  5. Discussion Groups • Usenet or Newsgroups • Listservs • Web-based (Forums) & Java Plug-ins • E-mail (Group) mailing Lists • LAN based (Asynchronous or Synchronous)

  6. Newsreader - Common Terms • News server (e.g., news.udc.es) • Newsgroup (alt.fans.deportivo-fran.rules) • Subscriptions (bookmark) • Headers (subject) • Messages • Threads (conversations)

  7. Discussion Groups Advantages • authentic dialogue • immediacy • socio-cultural /social & linguistic reflection • recoverable • alternative discourse patterns (beyond IRE) • varieties of topics

  8. Discussion Groups Issues • Control over content • non-systematic study • emphasis on typing, writing and compression • integration vs. add-on approach • organising, archiving, accessing discussions over school systems

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