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Online Learning is an Acronym for In-Network, Know Its Types of Communication

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Kapanlagi.com - Online has been a term that is frequently mentioned lately. Online is short for "dalam jaringan" or the equivalent of "online" in English. Recently, the term online has become more popular since the coronavirus pandemic. This is because the pandemic has made various activities such as school and work done online.

Although it has become a popular term, many still do not know what online means. In fact, the term online has been around for a long time. It's just that the understanding of online as an abbreviation for "dalam jaringan" is only recently known to the general public. In addition to online, there is also the term offline. In contrast to online, offline is an abbreviation for "luar jaringan".

It is not just a matter of abbreviation, it turns out that online and offline are interesting to learn. Because online and offline are closely related to everyday communication activities. How is the explanation?

Check out the following summary from various sources.

1. Definition of Online and Offline

In general, before the terms 'daring' and 'luring' were used, we knew the terms 'online' and 'offline'. Both of these words describe activities related to computer and telecommunication networks. 'Online' means connected to computer and telecommunication networks, while 'offline' means not connected to a network. However, the terms 'daring' and 'luring' have become popular as equivalents of 'online' and 'offline'.

In the Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), the meaning of 'daring' is an acronym or abbreviation for 'dalam jaringan' (in the network). It is also mentioned in KBBI that the network referred to in this context is connected through computer networks, the internet, and so on. This means that various activities carried out using computer networks and the internet can be categorized as 'daring' activities.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the term 'pembelajaran daring' (online learning) emerged during this pandemic. The meaning is, learning that is done remotely by utilizing computer networks and the internet. In online learning, various activities that are usually done in the classroom are carried out through virtual communication.

In contrast to online learning, the term offline means "outside the network". As shown in the KBBI, the meaning of offline is outside the network and disconnected from computer networks and the internet. Examples of offline activities are face-to-face student learning in the classroom as usual before the pandemic. Offline activities require everyone to interact directly without using virtual media.

2. Online Communication

As mentioned earlier, online is a term closely associated with everyday communication activities. Therefore, online cannot be simply interpreted as an abbreviation of "in the network". As reported by liputan6.com, communication takes place in two realms, namely the realm of computers and telecommunications. This means that the process of communication exchange must be done through computer networks.

Broadly speaking, online communication is divided into two types, namely synchronous or simultaneous online communication and asynchronous or non-simultaneous communication. Synchronous online communication is done with the help of tools such as computers, smartphones, or other media. It is called synchronous communication because it is done simultaneously, together, or in real time. On the other hand, asynchronous communication is not done simultaneously or together.

3. Types of Synchronous Online Communication

Synchronous online communication is divided into three types. The three types are as follows.

1. Synchronous Call Communication
Synchronous call communication is online communication that can be done via telephone. This means that people who are far apart can connect with each other using the telephone feature available in an application.

2. Synchronous Chat Communication
As the name suggests, synchronous chat communication is done in the form of sharing chats or conversation messages, in written form with the interlocutor. Currently, there are various platforms that provide online chat communication services, including WhatsApp Chat, Line Chat, SMS.

3. Synchronous Video Call Communication
Another type of online communication is synchronous video call communication. This type of synchronous online communication allows two people communicating to see each other face to face even though they are far apart. In this way, you can know the condition of the interlocutor only through the smartphone screen or computer screen.

4. Types of Asynchronous Online Communication

Meanwhile, asynchronous online communication is also divided into two types. Here are the two types of asynchronous online communication.

1. Asynchronous Chat Communication
Asynchronous chat communication can be done using a computer or smartphone and also an internet network. However, unlike synchronous chat communication, this asynchronous communication can only share short messages using several available platforms, but the communication that takes place is delayed.

2. Asynchronous Video Communication
Unlike synchronous video call communication, this asynchronous video communication can only share video recordings with the interlocutor. Therefore, communication cannot be interactive in both directions. In other words, you cannot directly know the condition of the interlocutor.

Those are some reviews about online communication, as well as explanations about online communication and its types. Hopefully, it is useful and can increase knowledge.

(kpl/psp)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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