EXERCISE 1.5
Working Together
The following chart lists options for communicating electronically with classmates and instructors. Check the possible benefits and drawbacks of each method. When would it be effective and appropriate to use each option? In what circumstances should you not use an option? When is it best to have a face-to-face meeting? Compare your completed chart with those of classmates.
Options | Communicating with Classmates | Communicating with Instructors | ||
Benefits | Drawbacks | Benefits | Drawbacks | |
Email
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Phone
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Text messages
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Social networks (examples: Facebook, Twitter)
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Discussion board in a course management system (such as Blackboard or Moodle)
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