What is Communication Tools

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Communication tools refer to three forms of electronic communication in distance education courses—
e-mail, discussion groups, and chat rooms. Learn more in: Discussion Groups
2.
These tools enable the interaction between members of the teamwork involved in the different stages of
integrated products, processes or manufacturing systems development. Learn more in: Supporting
Collaborative Processes in Virtual Organizations
3.
The tools that allow learners to learn and interact with each other, and the instructor(s). Learn more in:
Designing an E-Learning Curriculum
4.
The term communication tools typically refers to the use of email, chat, and bulletin board/discussion
board in an online course. These tools can be used to facilitate asynchronous discussion around ideas,
the completion of learning activities, building of relationships, and networking.
Asynchronous communication tools may also be complemented by synchronous tools such as
webinars delivered in real time. In online courses, communication, and responsiveness on the part of
the instructor to students is essential. Learn more in: A Case Study in Micro-Learning and Alternate
Credentials Before Their Time: Cardiac Care on the Web
5.
Communication is a dynamic culture- and society-centric process. With the upsurge in available means
of persuasion with online marketing, marketers find it challenging to use the perfect blend
of communication tools to promote and position their products that can build their loyalty in minds of
customers and engage them effectively for longer relationship building. While traditional communication
tools such as newspapers, advertisements, and flyers are still used, new tools such as advergames
have started creating their own niche in the market. Learn more in: Rhetoric of Advergames
6.
Virtual work tools including e-mail, telephone, facsimile, and office productivity tools. Learn more in:
Technologies and Services in Support of Virtual Workplaces
7.
All verbal and non-verbal ways to transfer information between two and more participants in
the communication process (Skype, Zoom, video calls, etc.). Learn more in: Digital Communication in
the Inclusive Classroom
8.
These are the mediums or channels used to transmit information such as email, memos, billboards, web
pages, blogs, press releases, etc. Learn more in: Adopting Communications Management Practices in
Project Management: A Preliminary Study in Bogotá, Colombia