2. ICT as Communicative Tool

Communicative tools are the applications that make communication easier. As per the use of the tools, communication is of two types, they are;

1.      Synchronous

It is also called real time communication as with the use of such tools people can communicate like the real time face to face communication.

Some of the examples synchronous communicative tools are;

2.      Asynchronous

Asynchronous communication is the communication that does not require people to be online at the same time like in synchronous communication. Some of the examples are e-mail, electronic bulletin boards, vle discussion forum, we chat, blog, etc… These tools are best applicable for the activities that require more time for thinking.

Example;

 

Difficulties
Synchronous	Asynchronous
ü  Multiple threads of discussion are difficult to follow. ü  Slow connection disturbs smooth flow of discussion. ü  Difficult for slow computer users.	ü  Discussion boards/blogs/vle fails to maintain the interest. ü  Additional task for learners to in checking the post time and again. ü  Discourages learners’ participation.