Abstract
This issue of Traveling in Cyberspace examines video-mediated communication (VMC). Synonyms for VMC include videoconferencing, teleconferencing, and "cybermeetings." In this article we describe VMC, its application in various settings, its limitations, and how we use the technology. We also describe and contrast various VMC systems that you can use at work, home, or school. It should be understood that we are describing the current state of VMC technology as we write in August. By the time the hardcopy edition of TIP reaches you in October, the odds are that this technology has changed, perhaps drastically. But that’s the nature of technology.
Consistent with past issues of TIP, this article is a quick primer on the topic of VMC and is intended for readers who are relatively unfamiliar with VMC, its uses and merits. Readers who are familiar with VMC and looking for more information regarding research findings on its effectiveness will find several research reports among the references.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (TIP) |
| State | Published - Oct 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- video-mediated communication
- videoconferencing
- teleconferencing
- cybermeetings
Disciplines
- Communication Technology and New Media
- Organizational Communication