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Features of the Internet

Features of the Internet. Synchronous CMC. Asynchronous CMC. Hypertext. Asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC). Communication that takes place via networked computers. Asynchronous CMC refers to CMC that takes place in a delayed fashion. E-mail

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Features of the Internet

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  1. Features of the Internet

  2. Synchronous CMC Asynchronous CMC Hypertext

  3. Asynchronous computer-mediated communication (CMC) • Communication that takes place via networked computers. • Asynchronous CMC refers to CMC that takes place in a delayed fashion. • E-mail • Text & formatted documents (attachments) • One-to-one/many-to-many (discussion lists) • subscription • Bulletin boards • No subscription • Threaded (on the site) • Asynchronous CMC “the mother of all Internet applications”

  4. Synchronous CMC • synchronous= real time • Participants must be sitting on at the computer at the same time. • One-to-one/many-to-many • Internet-based chat (chat rooms/one-to-one, small-group) • MOO (communication + simulated activity) • Daedalus Interchange (allows people in a computer laboratory to discuss ideas using a split-screen interface) • Voice/video (conferencing)

  5. Hypertext • A repository of linked multimedia documents. • WWW is based on principles of hypertext(nonlinear, linked or layered form of information organization whereby documents in a database are connected via hyperlinks. • WWW provides access to information • Allows publishing (newsletter, report, magazine, website, blog, etc.)

  6. Getting started • What do you need? • Access to a computer • Alternatives (Microsoft WebTV, phones, Netbook) • Means of connecting to the Internet • Cables, satellite • Telephone line and modem • DSL, ISDN (integrated services digital network) • Cable modems (via television cable networks) • Satellite connections • GPRS, WAP • Internet account • User ID • E-mail address

  7. The Internet and English Teaching • Why use the Internet in teaching English? • To bring English teaching ALIVE! • Authenticity • Literacy • Interaction • Vitality • Empowerment

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