| Classification in this research | Classification by Weisband [26] | Description |
| Awareness communication | self-awareness | information about what the particular team member is doing at any given moment |
| availability awareness | information about when team members are available to “meet” through alternate forms of communication | |
| process awareness | information about setting up and coordinating the work, deciding who should do what, figuring out what do to next and when the work is due | |
| Informal communication | social awareness | information about team member relationships, supporting team members’ efforts, and discussing topics and events unrelated to the topic |
| Formal communication | - | Communication for process their task or work. |