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Training Organizations for a Digital Marketplace
Corporations, non-profits, and public institutions alike are all concerned with managing their images in online environments. Yet, use of a technology typically preceeds training on effective use of that technology. At the National Commmunication Association annual convention, researchers are presenting on the issues of conducting business in a global, virtual world. In sum, these papers…
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Cloud Computing at NC State: Equitable Technology for all students?
“What’s really interesting for communication scholars is the distance that we can go in a digital communication world.” In her presentation entitled “Cloud computing, virtual computing labs, and technologically facilitated communication: The promise of advanced technologies in teaching, learning, and the community,” Sarah R. Stein of North Carolina State University discussed connections between teaching, learning…
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Language and Social Interaction in CMC
Scholars in language and social interaction study face-to-face, oral conversations. However, some are turning their attention toward Internet-based conversation. In this panel, entitled, “Language & Social Interaction Research into Internet-Mediated Communication,” presenters discussed the relationship between language, social interaction, and conversations on the Internet. The major question here is whether (1) the medium drives the…
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Text Messaging and the Student Lifestyle
“It’s the American Lifestyle!” An investigation of text messaging by college students Lynne Kelly, James A. Keaten, Bonnie Becker, Jodi Cole, Lea Littleford, & Barrett Roth, sponsored by the Human Communication and Technology Division, NCA 2010 Text messaging is “enchanting and addictive,” but young adults may see it as a gift-giving ritual for sharing friendship…
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A Training Plan for NCA 2010
Some of my colleagues say that I “out-conference” them. It might be true. I’ve seen some of them at past conferences juggling the enormous conference guides, trying to decide which session to see next, and asking me for tips toward a better conference experience. You know who you are. Even among large conferences, NCA is…
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