Social

Activities

Online interaction

Offline

interaction

Advantages

Disadvantages

Informal

Discussions

Online

discussion

forums, chat rooms

Student cafes, informal gatherings

Accessibility, ability to connect remotely

Lack of physical contact, emotional disconnection

Study Groups

Dedicated discussion spaces, video conferencing rooms

Libraries, study rooms

Facilitates distance collaboration

Difficulty coordinating schedules, lack of spontaneity

Collaborative Projects

Online document sharing, project management tools

In-person meetings, team work sessions

Possibility to contribute anytime and from anywhere

Limited non-verbal communication, difficulty solving problems in real-time