document: Computer mediated communication and university international students The design for the preliminary study presented was based on the experiences of the international students and faculty members of a small southwest university being surveyed and interviewed . The data collection procedure blends qualitative and quantitative data . A strong consensus was found that supports the study 's premise that there is an association between the use of computer mediated communication -LRB- CMC -RRB- and teaching and learning performance of international students . Both groups believe CMC to be an effective teaching and learning tool by : increasing the frequency and quality of communication between students and instructors ; improving language skills through increased writing and communication opportunities ; allowing students and instructors to stay current and to compete effectively ; providing alternative teaching and learning methods to increase students ' confidence in their ability to communicate effectively with peers and instructors ; and improving the instructors ' pedagogical focus and questioning techniques
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