online communication

Online communication

In this presentation I will define with, examples key terms used within conversations.online community network of friendsvirtual worldnetiquettechatchat roomblogsmicroblogswiki

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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 ).

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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.