communication

Effective Communication

This analysis exercise provides you with the opportunity to analyze each of the different communication tools (i.e. discussion forums, chats, emails, etc.) used in the online learning environment. The student will identify when each communication tool is most useful in online learning. Perform the following tasks:
 
Step 1: Review the lesson materials.

Review this week’s material. The following video, Online Communication & Netiquette, covers the appropriate ways to communicate and interact online (5min 53sec).

Step 2: Prepare your document.

Create a table which lists at least six communication tools available in the online environment. In a second column, for each tool, describe the Modality (text, sound, video, live vs. asynchronous, one-way no response vs. two-way – response expected, typical time between responses). In a third column describe the uses for each communication tool including brief examples. In a final column, describe the advantages and disadvantages of each tool.

Use a minimum of two scholarly resources to make adequate comparisons. Be sure to cite any sources used in your document.