LEARNING AND COMMUNICATING

Learning Networks and Communication Skills

·         A survey conducted in 2005 found that in US:

Ø  More than 900 million users

Ø  About 90% use e-mail,

Ø  40% use instant messaging

Ø  20% use chat/forum

·         Expansion of education over the Internet/web

·         Intensive use in organizational communication

·         Personal and organizational web pages

·         Interpersonal, organizational and educational online communication:

Ø  Connecting people in workplaces and educational institutions

Ø  Supplement for other communication channels

Ø  Support for diverse interpersonal and group interactions and activities

Ø  Development of online relationships

·         What can be improved in online communication?

Ø  Personal use of the Internet/web

Ø  Interaction with other users of the Internet

Ø  Online relationship development

Ø  Presentation of oneself, product/service and institution

Ø  Learning/teaching over the internet

Ø  Secure and private use of the internet

How to be an Effective team player in online Forum

9 Qualities of an Effective Team Player

•       Demonstrates reliability
•       Communicates constructively
•        Listens actively
•        Functions as an active participant
•        Shares openly and willingly
•        Exhibits flexibility
•        Works as a problem-solver
•        Treats others in a respectful and supportive manner
•        Shows commitment to Forum (Group)

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