TokBox

I chose the program TokBox as my computer mediated tool. TokBox is a video chat application, which is we-based. This means you do not need to install it in order to use it. Users must simply register and they may begin using the program. This tool is very similar to Skype because it allows the users to video chat from different computers. TokBox is seen as a better than option than Skype because it offers group conferences without any membership fees unlike Skype. Also it is not downloaded to any specific computer which means it can be used at any computer away from a personal one. There is also a Facebook application for TokBox; this gives users something they can relate to and connect their friends with.

First off TokBox shows an excellent case for mobility. The program is not a software that needs to be downloaded to a specific computer. This gives users of TokBox the option of using it anywhere they need to go with a computer. They are never out of contact as long as they have a computer near by. Another affordance of TokBox, as I stated before, TokBox allows multiple users to engage in the same conference without any members fees. TokBox also helps build an identity because when setting up a profile people will be able to process all the personal info a user puts up. TokBox provides synchronous communication because there is no interference between users. This provides people the choice of face-to-face communication even when people are separated. This program allows users to communicate through audio only for any users that do not possess web cams. Another great reason to use this outstanding CMC tool.