Describe the reasons you use mediated channels. Consider both practical reasons and strategic ones.

Describe situations in which your communication is more effective using mediated channels and explan why.

Describe situations in which you communication is less effective using mediated channels and explan why.

How do you think relatinships are affected when they begin through mediated communication rather than face to face? Is this different if the relationship is progessional or personal?

What are the differences in the quantity, frequency, and quality of mediated communication you experience with different generations? Do you use CMC more frequently with certain age-groups? Why or why not?

Your text cites a study that states that CMC encourages greater offline interaction with close friends. What is your experience> If you email more, do you also see each other more?

Do you prefer CMC over face to face to meet some needs for informational. Do you prefer email, phone, text messaging, or gace to face communication with instructors, family, friends, co workers, supervisors? Does thi vary with the persons age, gender, role? How do you let others know your preferences?