Communication Flashcards
What is Synchronous?
Synchronous means the exchange of information between two or more people in real time.
What is Teleconferencing?
It allows several people in different locations to take part in a real time conversation (Zoom, google meets)
What is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)?
VoIP is the transition of telephone calls over computer networks
True or false: VoIP need low bandwidth to work well.
False.
Which applications support VoIP?
Magic Jack
Skype
Tango
Viper
What is Video Conferencing?
It means those taking part in real time conversation conversation can also see eachother; as they would in a face-to-face meeting
What is web conferencing?
Is like videoconferencing but extra tools like:
-Share Screens
-Whiteboard
-Slideshows
What are requirements for Synchronous Communication?
-Internet Access
-VDU/Screen
-Microphone
-Speakers
What is Asynchronous Communication?
It is another name for delayed communication. Sending letters is an example.
Examples of Asynchronous communication?
-Email
-Instant messages (M)
-Short Messaging Service (SMS)
-Newsgroup
-Web Blogs/ Vlogs
What is Instant Messaging (IM)?
Instant Messaging are usually read as soon as they are sent. They are replied to quickly.
Examples of Instant Messaging?
What’s app, SnapChat, iMessage, Discord
What is Short Messaging Service?
Since a single text message is only 160 characters long, people often use ‘text speak’ which includes abbreviations.
What is Email?
Email is the electronic version of sending corresponding messages through the postal service
How many parts does a email consist of and name them
Three:
-the account name
-the @ symbol
-ISP or email service provider
What does an email allow you to do?
Edit a message
Check spelling
Send and receive messages
Send the same message
Forward messages that you receive to other recipients
Save the address of other people
When composing emails what should you do?
Keep paragraphs short
Use correct grammar
Proofread your message before sending it
Avoid using fancy fonts
What are some important things to remeber about using email safely?
Do not give out personal information
Do not post things to regretting
What is a weblog (blog)?
A weblog consists of the recorded ideas of an individual (a sort of diary)
What is a video log (Vlog)
A blog is a digital record of ideas and thoughts published and shared in a video and short videos
What are some types of vlogs?
Unboxing
Prank videos
Beauty and fashion
How-to videos
Gaming
Travel
Food
What is Wiki?
Wiki is a type of website that is developed collaboratively by a group of people
Where does the word wiki mean?
It is a Hawaiian word meaning ‘quick’
When was wiki first used and by whom it was used
It was first used in 1995 by the US computer programmer, Ward Cunningham, who called his website the ‘WikiWikiWeb’
