ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONAdvantages vs Disadvantages
Computer Technology - Standard 4 - Objective 1
Created by Karma Lattin
Created by Karma Lattin
E-MAILTHE EXCHANGE OF TEXT MESSAGES AND COMPUTER FILES OVER THE INTERNET
Disadvantages• Can carry viruses
• SPAM* – Unsolicited commercial e-mail• Never reply to SPAM
• Junk Mail* - unsolicited mail
• Not private
Advantages• Easy to use• Fast• Do not use paper• Can communicate with anyone
in the world
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SMS – Short Message ServiceText Messages
Advantages• Send quick message easily• Texting is great solution when cannot
talk out loud• Fairly inexpensive if unlimited texting
is on contract
Disadvantages• Slow texters• Sometimes the text is delayed in
arriving• Limited to 160 characters per
message
laugh
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MMS - Multimedia Messaging ServiceA system that enables cell phones to send and receive pictures , sound clips, and text messages
Advantages• Can send more than just text• No character limit
Disadvantages• Costs more• Sometimes quality is an
issue
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SMART PHONE
Advantages• Always carry so no missed calls• Good for emergencies
• Take pictures of accident• Text, play games, listen to music• Surf Internet• Fits in pocket
Disadvantages• Expensive• Reception can be poor• Distraction to drivers• Easily lost/damaged/stolen
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BLOG
Advantages• Convenient• Easy to use and access• Great place for collaborating
Disadvantages• Takes time to keep updated• Not confidential at public forum• No immediate resolution to
problems• Once posted, cannot take it back
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IM - INSTANT MESSAGE
Advantages• Real Time• Fast• Can receive immediate
feedback
Disadvantages• No face-to-face• Can’t see emotions• Cannot be sure with
whom you are talking• Security risks
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INTERNET
Advantages• Abundant information• Education at fingertips• Entertainment• Social networking• Online services (e-commerce)
Disadvantages• Theft of personal
information• Malware/ viruses• Inappropriate content• Social isolation
• Obesity• Depression
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VoIP - Voice Over Internet ProtocolTelephonic communication via the Internet
• Examples:• Skype• LINE
Disadvantages• Both parties must use the same service or
it’s not free• No service during power outage• 911 calls cannot be traced to site of the
emergency• Security – identity & service theft, virus &
malware
Advantages• Real Time• Use webcams and can see & hear
loved ones around the world• Free or low costs
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WIKI• Looks like a webpage except users can read, write, edit and collaborate with others
• Wikipedia is a good example.
• The wiki software is called WYSIWIG - or What You See Is What You Get
AdvantagesEasy to useUses wiki software not HTML codingAnyone can publishGreat collaboration toolNon-techie people can publish to the web
DisadvantagesAnyone can edit – yet access can be regulatedInformation can become disorganized or incorrect
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SOCIAL MEDIA• Websites and apps used for social networking
• Examples• Facebook• Twitter• LinkedIn
Disadvantages• Distraction – might spend too much time
here• Negative comments could go viral
Advantages• Easy to stay in touch with loved ones• Global communication• Can attract attention to your site,
product, or services• Improves users’ technological skills
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TELECOMMUTINGWORKING AT HOME RATHER THAN TRAVELING TO AND FROM AN OFFICE
Advantages• Improved employee productivity• Schedule flexibility• More time to work, not commute• Overhead reductions
Disadvantages• Work not easily monitored when
not in office• Miss interpersonal contact
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E-COMMERCESELLING/BUYING OVER THE INTERNET
Advantages• No geographical limits• Lower costs – pass savings to customer• Locate product quickly: search• Easy to compare prices• Open 24/7
Disadvantages• Wait for shipment• Cannot buy perishables or
odd sizes• Cannot test it, try on, etc.• Fraud – not what it says it
is• Security
• Credit card• Mailing address
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BULLETIN BOARDALSO KNOWN AS MESSAGE BOARDS AND FORUMS*
Advantages• Anyone registered can comment• Visible to everyone registered
Disadvantages• Anyone registered can comment
• They may be wrong• Not paid personnel• Sometimes people clash
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GPS-GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
Advantages• Fast• Leads in right direction• Don’t get lost as easily• One can be found if in danger or
in an accident• Plugs into car cigarette lighter
Disadvantages• YOU can be tracked• Expensive• Distracts driver• External power
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FAX
Advantages• Quickly send documents
Disadvantages• Security risks
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VIDEO CONFERENCECONNECTS PEOPLE IN REAL TIME THROUGH AUDIO AND VIDEO USING LAPTOP, SMARTPHONES, OR
TABLETS
Advantages• Significant travel savings• Improved communication• Group collaboration increases
productivity
Disadvantages• Good quality is not free• Not always user friendly
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BE AWARE OF THESEand DO NOT practice
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SPAMMING*
• Using mailing lists to send messages to private emails with random advertising messages. Very bad netiquette.
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FLAMING*
• Also known as bashing, is hostile and insulting interaction between Internet users, often involving the use of profanity.
• It is often the result of the discussion of heated real-world issues .
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BULLYING*
• The act of intimidating a weaker person
• A form of abuse
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TROLLING* (ALSO KNOWN AS FLAME BAIT)
• Sending messages that contain statements intending to bait an argument or confrontation
• (Albion.com, Netdictionary, http://www.netdictionary.com/html/index.html, "flame bait", 2000 ) Sept 2013
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LIBEL*
• A written false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation
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SLANDER*
• Making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
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PRACTICE THE FOLLOWING
• Censorship* – remove anything considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient to others
• Use a filter* – (Includes ISP) catches unsolicited or SPAM email
Electronic Communication Etiquette
Created by Miriam Chambers
Cell Phone Etiquette
Respect those who are with you. When you're engaged face-to-face with others or hanging out with friends, give them your complete and undivided attention. Avoid texting or taking calls. It is rude to text while hanging out with friends or spending time with family. If a call is important, apologize and ask permission before accepting it.
Be a good dining companion. No one wants to be a captive audience to a third-party cellphone conversation, or to sit in silence while their dining companion texts with someone. Always silence and store your phone before being seated. Never put your cellphone on the table.
Let voicemail do its job. When you're in the company of others, let voicemail handle non-urgent calls.
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Cell Phone Etiquette
Don't text and drive. There is no message that is so important and it’s illegal.
Just because someone doesn’t reply back within 5 minutes of receiving your call or text doesn’t mean they hate you or are ignoring you. Maybe they are working or talking with other people and want to be polite. They will get back with you when they can.
Respect the personal space of others. When you must use your phone in public, try to keep at least 10 feet between you and others.
Turn your phone off and leave it off at the movie theater. If you leave it on vibrate the temptation is very great to check it when you feel the vibration. If it is off, there is no temptation.
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Social Network Etiquette
Don’t flag people in unflattering pictures.
Don’t over post.
Do not invite people to games more than once.
Keep private matters in private messages.
Don’t Facebook every Tweet.
Be real.
Choose your friends carefully.
Before you “Like” something read all of it.
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Social Network Etiquette
The people you follow say something about you.
Avoid negativity.
Don’t auto respond to follows.
Don’t multi-tweet long messages.
Don’t @mention people in objectionable tweets.
Private issue=direct message.
Contribute real value.
Retweet other’s links.
Complete bio and upload avatar.
Use follow Friday #ff.
Don’t SPAM affiliate offers.
If you have to write “spoiler alert,” maybe just don’t tweet it.Created by Miriam Chambers
Social Network Etiquette
What you post, tweet, like, share, etc. on social network sites can have a lasting affect.
You can’t take back anything that is already out there.
You will sometime in your life be looking for a job or maybe applying for a scholarship. What you have on social network sites can affect both of these.
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Social Network Etiquette
DON’T post anything you would not want your parents, professors or employers to see. These days, employers and college officials will often use social media as an extension of your resume to give them a better idea of who you are as a person.
DO keep a clean profile. Untag yourself in any compromising posts or photos.
DON’T assume that since your page is private, it cannot be seen. There are plenty of ways to bypass such “protection” that you may not be aware of.
DO separate yourself from situations that could involve drama or negativity.
DON’T say anything about someone or something that you would not say in front of them. One of the main causes of lost friendships and peer conflicts is based off of social media.Created by Miriam Chambers