1. Computer Mediated Communication: Pre-lab Lecture Slides

2. Computer-Mediated Communication Asynchronous (one-way) examples Voice mail or e-mail Synchronous (two-way) examples IM/chat/Telephone/Videophone, Skype, Interactive multi-user games Computer Mediated Communication

3. Electronic Communication Tools Web Publishing E-Mail Faxing Voice Mail Instant Messaging What are some Computer Mediated Communication tools?: a typology Identify the Asynchronous vs. Synchronous techniques in the cloud

4. What are some Computer Mediated Communication tools?: a typology Electronic Conferencing Tools Data Conferencing Voice ConferencingVideoconferencing Discussion Forums Chat Systems Virtual Meeting Systems Identify the Asynchronous vs. Synchronous techniques in the cloud

5. Collaborative Work Management Tools What are some Computer Mediated Communication tools?: a typology Calendaring and Scheduling Task and Project Management Workflow Systems Document Sharing Knowledge Management Identify the Asynchronous vs. Synchronous techniques in the cloud

6. Why use CMC tools? As the world flattens with increased globalization, being able to effectively communicate and collaborate over distance has become a critical skill.

7. Collaboration Tools These tools can help bridge the distance between groups and assist in effective collaboration. Communication evolves into collaboration!

8. Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS) A Decision Support System that meets the needs for a group decision. Provides support in group decision-making settings. A GDSS allows you to communicate with group members that are in the same building or half-way across the world.

9. Characteristics of a GDSS Should be easy to use Help facilitate the decision-making process  Support Brainstorming  Encourage Group Consensus (voting, gap analysis)  Allow Anonymous input  Reduce negative group behavior What else?

10. Cloud Computing Services on the Internet: –Computing power –File storage –Applications You don’t know (or care) which specific server your files are on. Provider takes care of server administration and backups. Google, Amazon, HP IBM, Sun are big players.

11. Software as a service “enabled by the “cloud” Traditional model: –You “buy” software –You install it on your computer –You install updates –You pay for new versions… repeat Software as a service: –You “rent” software –You access it via a browser or special “client” program –New versions and fixes taken care of by provider –SalesForce.com CRM is a good exampleSalesForce.com

12. Google Applications vs. installed software Google has a new vision for computing ! Google free file storage and e-mail Google applications (spreadsheet, word processing, presentations) –That can be shared via “the cloud” Google sites (free web sites) Microsoft doesn’t like it. Why?

13. I nput P rocessing O utput F eedback (IPOF) Is a model and analysis tool used for all IS systems. You will be applying this as an analysis technique to a case in lab using a Computer Mediated Collaborative Communication System. We will work on this in person today and electronically in the CMCC lab.

14. Input/Output/Processing/Feedback

15. The IPOFS technique In-class exercise: Identify components for the Student Records System at Siena – Web for students (banner). This is a type of E nterprise R esource P lanning Information System. E nterprise R esource P lanning is the integration of all the organization’s principal processes. Kroenke, Using MIS, Second Edition, Page 511

16. IPOFS example For Banner Student Records: o Inputs o Processing o Outputs o Feedback (how is system performing?) o Stakeholders  Individuals or organizations that have an interest in the operation or outcome of the system.

17. 1.Complete the pre-lab assignment. To prepare for CMC Lab : 2. Know your schedule. You will need to enter a week’s worth of classes, meetings, etc. into your Google Calendar during the CMC lab.