Communication media and definitions
| Communication medium | Definition in this paper |
|---|---|
| Face-to-face | In-person communication where all parties are physically present in the same space (e.g. the same meeting room) |
| Video | Video-mediated communication via conferencing platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet). Participants keep their cameras on |
| Audio | Voice-mediated communication via mobile phones or conferencing platforms. Participants turn off their cameras and communicate only by voice |
| Synchronous text | Text-based, real-time, technology-mediated communication between or among two or more participants. In this study's context, this takes place via online instant messaging platforms (e.g. Slack, Microsoft Teams chat, WhatsApp) |
| Asynchronous text | Text-based, technology-mediated communication between or among two or more participants who are not concurrently active in the conversation. Participants reply at their convenience, and immediate responses are not expected. In this study's context, this takes place via online messaging platforms (e.g. e-mail, Yammer) and an intranet |
| Communication medium | Definition in this paper |
|---|---|
| Face-to-face | In-person communication where all parties are physically present in the same space (e.g. the same meeting room) |
| Video | Video-mediated communication via conferencing platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet). Participants keep their cameras on |
| Audio | Voice-mediated communication via mobile phones or conferencing platforms. Participants turn off their cameras and communicate only by voice |
| Synchronous text | Text-based, real-time, technology-mediated communication between or among two or more participants. In this study's context, this takes place via online instant messaging platforms (e.g. Slack, Microsoft Teams chat, WhatsApp) |
| Asynchronous text | Text-based, technology-mediated communication between or among two or more participants who are not concurrently active in the conversation. Participants reply at their convenience, and immediate responses are not expected. In this study's context, this takes place via online messaging platforms (e.g. e-mail, Yammer) and an intranet |
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