online communication

Online communication

• In this presentation I will define with, examples key terms used within conversations.
• online community
• network of friends
• virtual world
• netiquette
• chat
• chat room
• blogs
• microblogs
• wiki
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Online community

• Online community is a place where you can share, learn and discuss. These often exist in a virtual world. This is an unreal world which is created by the computer and does not exist in the real world.
• Some communities need users to be involved at the same time, such as some online gaming, whereas others can have users interacting at different times, such as a forum or a virtual learning environment ( VLE ).
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1Y55vomadmE (Einbetten)

Network of friends

• This is where a group of people get together to connect to people with similar interests but those involved can be in different places.
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Virtual world

• Virtual world is a online world that doesn't exist in the real world. This can often be on an online game. It can also be through social media.
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Netiquette

• Netiquette is the set of rules to which users should conform when online. I it short for net etiquette. This would include not using capitals (as it means shouting), appreciating privacy and not making unkind comments.

Chat

• An exchange of messages, often typed, between users at the same time( in real time )

Chatroom

• A place on the web where users can communicate, usually through typed words ( users online at the same time )

Blogs

• A web log - an online journal or diary.

Microblogs

• A website or app where short messages are exchanged ( e.g. twitter )

Wiki

• A website where anyone can add and edit information.