ONLINE COMMUNICATION 2

Lesson 5

Starter

How has online communication changed the way in which we communicate?

How has online communication affected people’s finances?

Finance: the management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Identify the way in which technology allows us to

communicate Review the implications of online communication

Literacy Objectives Use talk to think together and solve problems

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 like minded 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.

Click to watch YouTube Video

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Optional Task - write a list of things you can do using an instant

messaging application. 1. Instant messages - Send notes back and forth with a friend who is

online2. Chat - Create a chat room with friends or co-workers3. Web links - Share links to your favourite Web sites4. Video - Send and view videos, and chat face to face with friends5. Images - Look at an image stored on your friend's computer6. Sounds - Play sounds for your friends7. Files - Share files by sending them directly to your friends8. Talk - Use the Internet instead of a phone to actually talk with friends9. Streaming content - Real-time or near-real-time stock quotes and

news10. Mobile capabilities - Send instant messages from your phone

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.

VoIP Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6CmqaVAf74 Additional video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsgWz_0Ul_w

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As with all new technology, VoIP has its limitations:

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Reliability Voices can sometimes be distorted or there may be long pauses between questions and answers.

Voice quality As with all internet technologies, identity theft, viruses, spamming and phishing are all potential threats.

• Security VoIP service is dependent on the quality and reliability of your broadband service and may not work if there is a power cut.

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Success Criteria

In order to be successful you could: Create a series of notes on the topic

Consider the implications of the following Social networking Instant messaging VOIP – Voice Over Internet Protocol

Just CheckingWhat does the term netiquette mean?What are the benefits & limitations of

using VOIP

Plenary

Give three examples of social media used online

What does the term ‘netiquette’ mean? What are the benefits and limitations of

using VoIP?

Exam Questions Edmodo

You are now going to begin a range of exam style questions using Edmodo. The maximum number of marks is 10.