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Online communication 2
- Implications of online communication
- Social networking
- Social networking websites have
changed the way that we
communicate. They allow people to
communicate interactively in real
time anywhere in the world. Groups
of likeminded people can share
information, opinions and interests
cheaply, normally for the cost of a
broadband connection. Social
networking provides a great way of
staying in touch with friends and
business contacts.
- Social networking websites have
changed the way that we
communicate. They allow people to
communicate interactively in real
time anywhere in the world. Groups
of likeminded people can share
information, opinions and interests
cheaply, normally for the cost of a
broadband connection. Social
networking provides a great way of
staying in touch with friends and
business contacts.
- Instant messaging
- Instant messaging provides a way to
exchange textual messages as an
alternative to the telephone and at a
fraction of the cost. As messages are
sent in real time, responses can be
received instantaneously. However,
instant messaging does have its
disadvantages: • emotions are better
expressed in person and can sometimes
be miscommunicated within an instant
message that is sent quickly • viruses
can be spread by instant messaging.
- Instant messaging provides a way to
exchange textual messages as an
alternative to the telephone and at a
fraction of the cost. As messages are
sent in real time, responses can be
received instantaneously. However,
instant messaging does have its
disadvantages: • emotions are better
expressed in person and can sometimes
be miscommunicated within an instant
message that is sent quickly • viruses
can be spread by instant messaging.
- Social networking
- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows people to
interact in real time using voice and/or video messaging,
and is available between any two points in the world. For
internet-only conversations, there is no additional cost at
either end. Skype™ is an example of a service that uses
VoIP. Being able to contact relatives and business
colleagues on the other side of the world at relatively low
cost is the biggest benefit. VoIP software is often used by
businesses for online conferences and meetings. This
reduces travel costs, travel time (and therefore loss of
productivity during this time) and the cost of hiring a
venue. As with all new technology, VoIP has its limitations:
• Reliability. VoIP service is dependent on the quality and
reliability of your broadband service and may not work if
there is a power cut. • Voice quality. Voices can sometimes
be distorted or there may be long pauses between
questions and answers. • Security. As with all internet
technologies, identity theft, viru
- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows people to
interact in real time using voice and/or video messaging,
and is available between any two points in the world. For
internet-only conversations, there is no additional cost at
either end. Skype™ is an example of a service that uses
VoIP. Being able to contact relatives and business
colleagues on the other side of the world at relatively low
cost is the biggest benefit. VoIP software is often used by
businesses for online conferences and meetings. This
reduces travel costs, travel time (and therefore loss of
productivity during this time) and the cost of hiring a
venue. As with all new technology, VoIP has its limitations:
• Reliability. VoIP service is dependent on the quality and
reliability of your broadband service and may not work if
there is a power cut. • Voice quality. Voices can sometimes
be distorted or there may be long pauses between
questions and answers. • Security. As with all internet
technologies, identity theft, viru