Online Communication Worksheet
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Online Communication Worksheet
1. Find definitions for the following: (a) synchronous communication tools They are tools such as video and audio conferencing and real-time based tools (chat rooms, instant messaging services etc.) Synchronous communication can be defined as real-time communication that happens between two or more people. SC systems have become more readily affordable and available. (b) asynchronous communication tools
Asynchronous tools are tools that enable communication and collaboration over a period of time through a “different time-different place” mode. This allows people to connect at each person’s convenience and own schedule. They are useful for providing people with resources and information that that is instantly available.
2. List five (5) asynchronous communication tools.
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Web site links Web Books Streaming Video Databases Narrated Slideshows Audio conferencing Web Conferencing Video Conferencing Chat Instant Messaging Application sharing
3. Make a list of synchronous communication tools
4. Describe the purpose of ‘social networking software’.
The purpose of social networking software is to socialise with other people of the internet.
5. List two (2) of the more commonly used social networking websites.
- Myspace - Facebook
6. Online communication tools can be described as being ‘social’ or ‘collaborative’. Explain these terms and the tools used for each in your own words.
Social – software that allows you to interact with other people of the internet (MSN, Twitter etc.) Collaborative - software designed to help people involved in a task achieve their goals (email, text chat etc.)
7. Online communication tools can described as 1:1, 1:many, many:many. Make a list of tools for each:
1:1- Communication tool that connects one person to another - Text messaging - Telephone 1:many – Communication tool that connects one person to many other eople - Face Book - Myspace Many:many – Communication tool that connects many people to many other people - Television - Radio
1. Find definitions for the following: (a) synchronous communication tools They are tools such as video and audio conferencing and real-time based tools (chat rooms, instant messaging services etc.) Synchronous communication can be defined as real-time communication that happens between two or more people. SC systems have become more readily affordable and available. (b) asynchronous communication tools
Asynchronous tools are tools that enable communication and collaboration over a period of time through a “different time-different place” mode. This allows people to connect at each person’s convenience and own schedule. They are useful for providing people with resources and information that that is instantly available.
2. List five (5) asynchronous communication tools.
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Web site links Web Books Streaming Video Databases Narrated Slideshows Audio conferencing Web Conferencing Video Conferencing Chat Instant Messaging Application sharing
3. Make a list of synchronous communication tools
4. Describe the purpose of ‘social networking software’.
The purpose of social networking software is to socialise with other people of the internet.
5. List two (2) of the more commonly used social networking websites.
- Myspace - Facebook
6. Online communication tools can be described as being ‘social’ or ‘collaborative’. Explain these terms and the tools used for each in your own words.
Social – software that allows you to interact with other people of the internet (MSN, Twitter etc.) Collaborative - software designed to help people involved in a task achieve their goals (email, text chat etc.)
7. Online communication tools can described as 1:1, 1:many, many:many. Make a list of tools for each:
1:1- Communication tool that connects one person to another - Text messaging - Telephone 1:many – Communication tool that connects one person to many other eople - Face Book - Myspace Many:many – Communication tool that connects many people to many other people - Television - Radio
