Wednesday, 11 February 2009

Topic 2 Week 2 - Asychronous Online Communication - How Does It Feel?

There are many apparent differences if were to compare the online seminars with the norm. The navigation aspect has is the obvious one; instead of face to face interaction and direct response, the user has to use different interactions (typing, clicking the mouse etc). The non-direct response can be an issue which could be avoided if the seminars were in real time; involving a completely different type of communication. However, there might be a case where a group member may not turn up, therefore still creating the problem. Therefore being able to write a blog and have the option for people to view it at their leisure ensures that what you've got to say is heard; in the form of a blog.

The benefit of having online seminars may also include confidence. In real life, you may hold back on something because of a lack of confidence, or even be shadowed by someone else. Blogging however, allows people to express their opinions more freely.

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