Summary CAT module 2.3 grade 12

CAT module 2.3 E-communications
 E-communication or digital commutation refers to all communication
via digital means.
Advantages and strengths of e-communication:
 Easy to communicate digitally
 Can communicate with anyone in the world
 Can be used wherever you are and on multiple devices
 Faster than conventional methods (letters)
 Can save you money on travel (videoconferencing)
 Cheaper than older forms of communication
Disadvantages, limitation and weaknesses of e-communication:
 Depends on internet coverage and speed
 Require other people to be connected digitally
 Require expensive equipment
 High data costs especially in SA
 Hardware and software compatibility issues might occur
 Requires skills and confidence
Good practices when using e-communication:
 Keep time zones in mind
 Keep differences in bandwidth in mind
 Can easily be misinterpreted as you cannot see a person’s face
 Cannot undo anything you have said or typed. Don’t act on impulse
 The internet is a public place
Uses of e-communication:
Technology What is it Uses

Email Email is the composing, To send messages, organise
sending and receiving of and update schedules, to do
messages electronically lists etc.
over a network such as the
internet.
Social A site where people and Stay in touch, advertise,
networking organisations can post network, and share news
sites their likes, dislikes, photos,
interests etc.
Blogs Websites that are updated Used to share personal
with news and events. experiences, journalism, new
Reads like a journal. media news and corporate
information
Podcast/ An audio file that is made Listen to radio shows, listen to
vodcast available to download for tutorials or lectures, find out