EFFECTIVE COMPUTER CONFERENCING
EFFECTIVE COMPUTER CONFERENCING PART1 A review of the Article “Netiquette, or the social conventions of computer conferencing” by Gary Alexander. ... Caution from quoting other messages- this can be overdone and messages end up being full of quotes and no new material Theory, Observation or Opinion I believe that the whole article “Netiquette, or the social convention of computer conferencing” is a theory put forward by Gary Alexander based on other theories and his own observations and opinions. The Theory behind, Group Conferencing is to reach a consensus without leaving people resentful and dissatisfied, using the modified social conventions for on-line discussion. ... Key Points 4-8 are the author’s opinions, of the principles of good practice that are used within the conferencing community, so through his own experience and observation he has drawn a useful opinion. PART11 SIGNIFICANT FACTORS FOR EFFECTIVE GROUPWORK The three main factors for effective groupwork are the Connectivity and Participation of the group, the group formation/development and communication within the group.