Grade 12 CAT - E-Communications - Summary

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