Exercise: acronyms
Directions: Find words or phrases standing for the following acronyms with short descriptions.
1. IT
IT stands for information technology
2. ICT
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technology
3. CAI
CAI stands for Computer Aided Instruction
4. CALL
CALL stands for Computer-assisted language learning
5. WBI
WBI stands for Web Base Instruction
6. CBI
CBI is short for Computer- Based Instruction
7. CMC
CMC stands for Computer Mediated Communications
8. TELL
TELL stands for Technology Enhanced Language Learning
9. MUD
MUD is short for Multi User Domains
10. MOO
MOO is short for MUDO bject Oriented
Directions: Describe the following terms.
1. Synchronous Tools
Synchronous tools enable real-time communication and collaboration in a "same time-different place" mode. These tools allow people to connect at a single point in time, at the same time. Synchronous tools possess the advantage of being able to engage people instantly and at the same point in time. The primary drawback of synchronous tools is that, by definition, they require same-time participation -different time zones and conflicting schedules can create communication challenges.
Synchronous tools enable real-time communication and collaboration in a "same time-different place" mode. These tools allow people to connect at a single point in time, at the same time. Synchronous tools possess the advantage of being able to engage people instantly and at the same point in time. The primary drawback of synchronous tools is that, by definition, they require same-time participation -different time zones and conflicting schedules can create communication challenges.
2. Asynchronous Tools
Asynchronous tools enable communication and collaboration over a period of time through a "different time-different place" mode. These tools allow people to connect together at each person's own convenience and own schedule. Asynchronous tools are useful for sustaining dialogue and collaboration over a period of time and providing people with resources and information that are instantly accessible, day or night. Asynchronous tools possess the advantage of being able to involve people from multiple time zones. In addition, asynchronous tools are helpful in capturing the history of the interactions of a group, allowing for collective knowledge to be more easily shared and distributed. The primary drawback of asynchronous technologies is that they require some discipline to use when used for ongoing communities of practice (e.g., people typically must take the initiative to "login" to participate) and they may feel "impersonal" to those who prefer higher-touch synchronous technologies.
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Refernces
http://www.lertmethakul.com/methadotcom/vocabulary%5BI01%5D.html http://www.itpc.or.th/?page_id=32http://www.edu.nu.ac.th/supanees/lesson/366515/unit5_p04.htm
http://www.blog.prachyanun.com/view.php?article_id=120
http://senarak.tripod.com/mudmoo.html
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http://www.asaecenter.org/Resources/articledetail.cfm?itemnumber=13572
