5 The Use of Technology in Groups
Emily A. Paskewitz and Mark E. Willoughby
Chapter Objectives
Understand how FTF and CMC group research provided a foundation for group technology research.
Explain these theoretical perspectives of group technology use: media richness theory, adaptive structuration theory, and multicommunication.
Describe different types of technology available to groups in today's world.
Help your groups determine which technology(ies) to use based on your unique context.
Evaluate the costs and benefits to technology use in groups.
Introduction
Traditionally, group communication researchers focus on groups meeting in face-to-face (FTF) or computer-mediated communication (CMC) settings. Though ...
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