Effective CMC Group Meeting Facilitation

An interesting concept I found from this chapter that we have not already covered was Table 15.5 which discussed Effective Computer-Mediated Group Meeting Facilitation on page 276. It mentioned how just how face to face groups have a meeting facilitator have guidelines to follow, an effective CMC group meeting facilitator should also for example encourage group responsibility, and promote member ownership of the group process and results, they should listen, clarify, and be able to integrate new ideas. They should help keep the group focused on the goals and to develop and present clear and concise well-developed ideas. Also to create and continually reinforce an open, positive and participatory environment. I felt this one task/goal the facilitator should engage is so imperative especially in a CMC group because it is easy to not stay on task when not meeting in person and follow behind in tasks in a small group so it is important for the group facilitator to keep the group on track and to meet the group's goals and to stay on track.