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Let’s differentiate synchronous and asyn- ited later.
chronous interactions. f Information transmission is slow
f Eg: Social network Facebook, In-
Synchronous stagram, Discussion groups, No-
tice boards
f Users are connected at the same
time There are several varieties of synchronous
f It is a real time conversation and asynchronous tools available for educa-
f Only limited participants can join tion. This can help the learner be part of vari-
f Based on virtual connection plat- ous activities. There are advantages and dis-
forms like google meet, zoom etc. advantages to both, and a combination of these
f Oral form two often proves to be most effective.
f Spontaneous
f It is not lasting, it is not perma-
nent Listening Etiquettes
f Reaches the receiver immediately
f Eg: Video chat, Video conferenc- Etiquettes refers to certain rules that you
ing should follow for effective listening. Don’t you
feel irritated when you are talking to someone
Asynchronous and they are not listening to you? Yes, you will
feel that they are not responding to you as you
f Users are not connected at the need.
same time
When you are interrupting a conversation,
f Delayed conversations begin with “I am sorry to interrupt”. If some-
f Numerous participants one is praising you for good listener, do not
f Written format forget to thank them.
f It is permanent and can be revis-
Fig 2.1.2 Some phrases to use while listening
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