Email usage in academe: A profile of Hong Kong universities

Given the increased use of computer-mediated communication (CMC) and the varied channels it offers for the transfer of meaning, it is important to understand how CMC is being used and how it is affecting the use of other forms of communication, This article examines the usage of electronic-mail, as a form of CMC, among Hong Kong academics and whether it has changed their teaching and research profile, and interaction with their students.