E-COMMUNICATIONS
Module 2.3
USE OF E-COMMUNICATIONS
E-communication or Digital communication
Technologies used to transfer data using computers and networks like the internet
E-mail, IM, Blogs, VoIP, RSS feeds, Video conferencing, Podcasts etc
Strengths and Advantages
Easy to use
Easy to communicate with many people
Used wherever on multiple devices
Saves money on travel and communications costs
Distribute content
Weaknesses, Disadvantages and Limitations
Internet coverage
Internet speed
Requires people to be connected digitally
Expensive equipment
Skill and confidence
Good Practices
Keep time differences in mind
Keep differences in bandwidth in mind
Communication can be misinterpreted
Can’t undo something said or typed
Respect others online privacy
, EXAMPLES AND USES OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
E-MAIL
The composing, sending and receiving of messages electronically over a network including internet
Calendar
Reminders about events, birthdays or appointments, sync with phone, can be shared to people
Tasks
A list of things one must do, order according to importance, assign due date
Contact list
Address book or contacts list
Archive
Neaten inbox by moving messages from inbox to archive folder
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Used to
Communicate
Advertise and Marketing
Network with people with similar interests
Communicate news about an organisation or club
Creating a Facebook profile
Go to www.facebook.com and follow sign up instructions
Supply e-mail address
Once signed in, add information to profile
Now you can add friends
Managing your Facebook account
Account Settings - change username, password, the way you receive notifications, etc
Privacy Settings - limit who can view your information, posts and set who can post to your wall
Module 2.3
USE OF E-COMMUNICATIONS
E-communication or Digital communication
Technologies used to transfer data using computers and networks like the internet
E-mail, IM, Blogs, VoIP, RSS feeds, Video conferencing, Podcasts etc
Strengths and Advantages
Easy to use
Easy to communicate with many people
Used wherever on multiple devices
Saves money on travel and communications costs
Distribute content
Weaknesses, Disadvantages and Limitations
Internet coverage
Internet speed
Requires people to be connected digitally
Expensive equipment
Skill and confidence
Good Practices
Keep time differences in mind
Keep differences in bandwidth in mind
Communication can be misinterpreted
Can’t undo something said or typed
Respect others online privacy
, EXAMPLES AND USES OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
The composing, sending and receiving of messages electronically over a network including internet
Calendar
Reminders about events, birthdays or appointments, sync with phone, can be shared to people
Tasks
A list of things one must do, order according to importance, assign due date
Contact list
Address book or contacts list
Archive
Neaten inbox by moving messages from inbox to archive folder
SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
Used to
Communicate
Advertise and Marketing
Network with people with similar interests
Communicate news about an organisation or club
Creating a Facebook profile
Go to www.facebook.com and follow sign up instructions
Supply e-mail address
Once signed in, add information to profile
Now you can add friends
Managing your Facebook account
Account Settings - change username, password, the way you receive notifications, etc
Privacy Settings - limit who can view your information, posts and set who can post to your wall
