Communication Methods

Question	Answer
SMS	Short message service (SMS) is normally known as texting or text messaging.
Instant Messaging	Instant messaging or IM is where two or more people can be involved in text-based Internet conversation.
Fax	A fax machine (short for facsimile) is used to transfer a document to another fax machine or a computer using telephone lines.
Email	Electronic mail used for sending messages and attachements between computers.
Chat Rooms	People can communicate online using a chat room where the conversation happens in real time using a keyboard for data entry.
Internet Forums	Internet forums or message boards are used for online discussion; they are used by interest groups to post and respond to messages.
Bulletin Boards	Used to upload and download software, read news articles and exchange messages with other users.
VoIP – Internet Telephone	Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP is where voice communications can be transmitted over the Internet.
Video Conference	Video/teleconferencing is an example of collaborative working that is based on two or more locations being able to interact with others via multi-way video and audio transmissions simultaneously

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	Created by Dean Whittle about 10 years ago