LU 6 GRADE 11 (INTERNET) Flashcards
video conference
connects two or more people for the purpose of communication, (zoom, skype, facetime, whatsapp video calls)
requirements for video conference
- video camera or webcam
- headphones or speakers for audio output
- screen to view the broadcasted video
advantages of video conferencing
- allows users to both view and hear the person while they are speaking
- in businesses productivity can be increased since employees do not need to travel to meet clients and colleagues
- travel costs are less, it saves the company money and reduces the impact on the environment
disadvantages of video conference
- reliable video conference requires a high speed internet connection
- the equipment can be expensive to maintain
- a video conference with audio and video problems can become frustrating
benefits of video conferencing
- connect with experts
- helps prepare learners for the real world of work
- virtual field trips
- global collaboration
VOIP
- voice over internet protocol
- method for sending and receiving sound data like telephone calls from the internet
voip telephones
there are software based and hardware based
software based
these are software applications installable on a mobile device or computer such as microsoft teams, skype
hardware based
traditional hardwired or cordless telephone, contains same features as speaker, microphone, touchpad
transferring files
File transfer is transmission of a computer file through communication channel from one computer system to another
-they are governed by ftp (file transfer protocol)
torrenting
- peer to peer sharing technology where the file is transferred from numerous computers called peers who already have that file in the computer
- the file is not downloaded from a single source or server
seed
a complete file that other peers can use
more seeds there are, the faster the peers will be able to share and download the file
is torrenting illegal
no, it just has a bad reputation due to the amount of copyrighted material found on torrent sites
download and streaming
methods of file transfer
downloading
taking a file (video or music) from a device or internet to computer or phone
streaming
happens when the device receives data at a constant rate
social media
- social media facilitates the sharing of ideas, thought by creating a community of users
- it is internet based, gives framework for users to share content
- the content includes: photos, videos and even personal info
advantages of social media
connectivity-people can interact with each other regardless of location
education- learners can follow education professionals to enhance the knowledge of any field usually at no expense
information and updates- social media is always updated with real word events, information can be available before television and media
disadvantages of social media
addiction- addiction happens due to time spent in social media, teenagers are most affected and become disconnected from the real world and society
hacking- personal data and info can be easily accessible and shared on the internet
cyberbullying- anyone can create a fake account and post hateful messages without any consequence
blog
website that is regularly updated like a journal
- can be used as personal diary
- can be used to create awareness about a topic
advantages of a blog
- can be easily updated from a device with internet connection
- allows user to share their thoughts on any topic for users to view
- a blog provides the facility for users to comment in any post
disadvantages of a blog
- can be time consuming, for it to be valuable has to be updated regularly
- they can be biased or contain inaccurate information
- people can leave rude and inappropriate comments
good practice of a blog
- keep content up to date and relevant
- never post false info
- make catchy headings that inspire the reader to keep reading
vlog
video blog, communicated with the audience using video and sound
vlogs vs blogs
skills- a blog requires good grammar and good writing, a vlog requires the vlogger to speak well and be engaging.
cost- bloggers need a computer and internet connection that can handle text data, vloggers needs more equipment which can be expensive such as editing software and quality cameras.
Good practice of vlogging
- collaborate with other vloggers
- practice talking to a camera
- keep up with trends
podcasts
audio file downloadable from the internet from any device
advantages of a podcast
- can be played from a mobile device anywhere without internet connection
- they are easy to create and do not require high levels of technical skill
- not needed sophisticated equipment to be created
disadvantages of a podcast
- audience needs internet connection to download and receive instalments from the podcast
- they are not easily searchable on the internet
- person needs to be speak clearly
