Ways of Communication

Ways of Communication

1. Instant Messaging - typed convo with other user logged into a chat room

   • Ads
     • convo in real time
     • quick to reply
     • saved for future ref
   • Disads
     • peeps have to logged in at same time
     • may not know who the other person is

2. Texts - typed messages that have a limit on the number of characters - mobile

   • Ads
     • don't need to both be online at same time
   • Disads
     • don't know if they have received it
     • pic messaging is slow

3. Email - typed message that sent to people via a server - computer

   • Ads
     • don't need to be online at same time
     • messages can be stored, edited and forwarded
     • can be filtered to stop unwanted
     • costs nothing
   • Disads
     • Must have access to internet / computer / email add
     • many are spam
     • cannot send very large attachments
     • add has to accurate
     • authenticating documents for legal purposes = complicated

4. Fax - send copy of docs using telephone lines

   • Ads
     • Cheaper
     • arrives quicker than post
     • used for legal docs
   • Disads
     • No colour
     • no mumnt images
     • only secure if care is taken

5. video conferencing - uses networks or the internet to hold meetings with people in different places

   • Ads
     • meetings called at short notice
     • saved cost of travel
     • save cost of hiring room
     • save travelling time
     • easy contact with employees who work from home
   • Disads
     • high initial cost
     • must have reliable internet connection
     • some peep not like on camera
     • diff to hand out papers

6. Blogs - messages sent to a website to update info about ones activities