scholarly journals The Use of Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) in Distance Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic: Pros and Cons

Author(s):  
Ika Novitaria Marani ◽  
Ari Subarkah ◽  
Adi Wijayanto
Author(s):  
Ranjit Kaur Gurdial Singh ◽  
Mohamed Amin Embi

Pendidikan di Malaysia kian menjadi satu perusahaan berwayar. Pengintegrasian Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (TMK) dalam kursus yang ditawarkan oleh institusi pengajian tinggi dilihat sebagai pemangkin dalam melahirkan pelajar terarah kendiri sepanjang hayat. Dalam hal ini, Komunikasi Berasaskan Komputer (CMC) dilihat sebagai alat yang dapat membantu pelajar memperoleh maklumat di hujung jari pada bila–bila masa dan di mana sahaja. Kajian ini menyiasat autonomi pelajar melalui program atas talian jarak jauh. Instrumen kajian yang digunakan merangkumi tinjauan soal selidik, protokol temuduga separa berstruktur dan interaksi mel elektronik. Sampel populasi kajian pula melibatkan persampelan bertujuan apabila satu kelas pelajar yang mengikuti B.Ed (TESL) di sebuah universiti tempatan yang menawarkan kursus secara atas talian dipilih sebagai sampel kajian. Dapatan awal memperlihatkan bahawa pada dasarnya, pelajar tahun satu tidak menganggap diri mereka sebagai pelajar terarah kendiri yang berupaya mengurus pembelajaran mereka. Malah, maklum balas mereka terhadap semua aspek autonomi yakni merancang, mengurus, memantau, menilai dan kebolehan mengguna komputer hanya mencatatkan respon sederhana positif sahaja. Justeru jika pelajar tertiari dikehendaki melibatkan diri dalam pembelajaran melalui CMC, maka para pendidik dan institusi pengajian tinggi bertanggungjawab memastikan pelajar dibimbing secara sistematik dan dibekalkan dengan kemahiran, alat, sikap dan pengetahuan melalui program latihan pelajar tentang bagaimana mereka boleh mengurus pembelajaran mereka. Kata kunci: Pelajar terarah kendiri, Komunikasi Berasaskan Komputer (KBK), pembelajaran tidak segerak, interaksi secara talian Education in Malaysia is fast becoming a “wired enterprise.” The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in course offerings in institutions of higher learning (IHL) is seen as the catalyst towards producing lifelong autonomous learners. Hence, Computer–Mediated Communication (CMC) is seen as the tool to assist learners in acquiring information at their fingertips anywhere and anytime. This paper employed a descriptive research methodology to investigate learner autonomy via an online distance–learning program. The research instruments used included survey questionnaires, semi–structured interview protocols and email interactions. The sample population for this study entailed purposive sampling where one intact class of first year students pursuing the B. Ed. (TESL) course in a local university offering online distance learning was selected. Initial findings indicated that first year university students generally, did not consider themselves to be truly independent learners capable of managing their own learning. In fact, their responses in all aspects of learner autonomy abilities viz. planning, organizing, monitoring, evaluating and computer usage recorded moderately positive responses. In lieu of this, if today’s tertiary students are required to participate through CMC, it is the responsibility of educators and IHL to systematically guide and provide learners the skills, tools, attitude and knowledge through learner training programs on how they can learn to take responsibility for their own learning. Key words: Learner autonomy, Computer–Mediated Communication (CMC), asynchronous learning, online interactions


Author(s):  
Sarah Rofofsky Marcus

This chapter introduces synchronous, one-on-one, computer mediated communication. A discussion then is presented on the growth of typewritten, synchronous communication, beginning with the Tele- Typewriter/Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TTY/TDD), and how instant messaging (IM) can benefit those who are deaf, and also others who wish to communicate rapidly without the use of a telephone or face-to-face (f2f) communication. Besides discussing benefits of synchronous, text-based, one-on-one communication, this chapter will also address the downfall to the written communication caused by the overuse of abbreviations and emoticons that is coming into regular use outside of the IM environment. After the author examines the pros and cons of CMC via IM, implications of the growth of CMC via IM are considered.


2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Wilson ◽  
Denise Whitelock

Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) is a useful pedagogical tool. Mason (1989a) states that it has proved to be 'a life-line to help, information, contact and exchange' for students. Thomas (1989) discusses the benefits of CMC from the tutor and course team perspectives. However, Rumble (1989) discusses the difficulties of costing the introduction of CMC into a course. If more and more distance-learning institutions are going to adopt this medium, it is important to evaluate for all concerned the time required for this type of participation.DOI:10.1080/0968776980060105


2011 ◽  
pp. 102-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien George

This chapter introduces context-aware computer-mediated communication for distance learning systems. It argues that linking deeply communication to learning activities offers an interesting approach to develop the efficiency of systems in facilitating and increasing discussions between learners. To make this link, the author bases his work on various theories, such as communication theories, situated cognition theory, and activity theory. This theoretical study leads to research issues concerning a contextual forum model. The description of the computing implementation of this model aims at giving researchers some possible uses and recommendations in dealing with context-sensitive communication tools. Finally, the chapter mentions futures trends and suggests emerging research opportunities within the field of communication services that are able to adapt dynamically to the user’s activity.


2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Wilson ◽  
Denise Whitelock

A teaching project using Computer-Mediated Communication (CMQ to aid students' understanding of computer science took place from February to November 1995 at the Open University. The project fell within that of STILE (Students' and Teachers' Integrated Learning Environment), and the course was M205 - STILE: Fundamentals of Computing. Four different institutions were involved: the Universities of Leicester, Loughborough, De Montfort and the Open University (Ruggles, 1995; Ruggles et al, 1995; Underwood et al, 1996; Zhao et al, 1996). One of the main aims of the Open University implementation was to improve the presentation of the computer science course by enabling structured access to online facilities for both tutor-to-student and student-to-student communication. The nine tutors and 110 computer science students were situated nationwide and in Europe. In line with our partners, we used the Netscape browser version 1 revision N, with Trumpet version 2 revision B. Although use of the Web for teaching and learning was underpinned by a wealth of literature about hypertext and hypermedia (see Nielsen 1993; Laurillard, 1994), it did not successfully sustain conferencing in 1995. Therefore we also adopted the FirstClass conferencing system (version 2.6) to accommodate our distance-learning students.DOI:10.1080/0968776970050206


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (Extra-C) ◽  
pp. 143-151
Author(s):  
Iulia V. Gluzman ◽  
Vladimir A. Vishnevskij ◽  
Elena E. Bodrova ◽  
Galina I. Gribkova ◽  
Anton Z. Izmailov ◽  
...  

The article is devoted to reforming of the higher education system, which is associated with technological and technical changes, namely, distance learning. The authors emphasize that the distance learning at the university makes education more open and mobile, but interindividual computer-mediated communication not only contributes to the design of a high-quality information educational space of higher school, forming the information culture of the actors of the educational process, but also causes a huge number of risks: informational, organizational, technical, psychological, health risks. As a result of the analysis, the authors concluded that certain elements of distance technologies can strengthen the education system, but a complete distance will exclude the social component from educational practices, which will entail a deformation of society.    


1999 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Feenberg

Abstract: Recent enthusiasm for on-line distance learning among administrators in American colleges and universities has provoked a strong faculty reaction in favour of traditional classroom teaching. Overlooked in the controversy is the long history of experimentation with text-based computer-mediated communication. This article argues that that experience has lessons for us today which may help to resolve the controversy over distance learning. Résumé: L'enthousiasme récent pour l'enseignement en ligne à distance parmi les administrateurs dans les collèges et universités américains a provoqué une vive réaction de la part du corps professoral, qui prône l'enseignement en classe traditionnel. Dans cette controverse, on oublie la longue histoire d'expérimentations avec la communication assistée par ordinateur et fondée sur les textes. Cet article soutient que cette histoire peut aujourd'hui nous apprendre des leçons qui pourraient aider à résoudre la controverse sur l'apprentissage à distance.


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