Instant Messaging Behavior

Posted by Tad McIlwraith on May 3rd, 2006 filed in Anth 1100, Everyday Life

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Apparently email is outdated for many students who prefer the instant gratification of instant messaging. The information is based on a survey by Dell and Bell South (a phone company). Of note:

Students told [the survey conductors] that email is still valuable–mainly for storing and transmitting documents and for communication with adults.

While I’m sure that many of my students feel the same way, I am unlikely to start IMing anytime soon. No one needs to get ahold of me instantly!

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