LU 6 [Internet] Flashcards

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9 types of Digital Communications

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Video Conferencing, Voice over Internet Protocol, Transferring Files, Email, Social Media, Blogs, Vlogs, Podcasts, Vodcasts

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Video conferencing

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Connects two or more people, in real time, in seperate locations visually for the purpose of communication.

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6 Software and Hardware a device needs to join a video conference

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A video camera or webcam, a built or seperate microphone, a screen to view the broadcast video, headphones or speakers for audio output, software and conference platform, a high-speed broadband internet connection

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3 examples of software and conference platforms

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Apple’s FaceTime, Google Meet, Microsoft’s Teams

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3 examples of software and conference platforms

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Apple’s FaceTime, Google Meet, Microsoft’s Teams

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3 Advantages of Video Conferencing

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  • Allows both users to both view and hear the person while they’re speaking
  • Increases productivity
  • Travel costs are less and reduces impact on the environment
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3 Disadvantages of Video Conferencing

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  • Requires high-speed internet connection
  • Conference with audio and video problems can become frustraiting or strained
  • Equipment can be costly to set up and maintain
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4 Benefits of Video Conferencing in Education

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  • Connect with experts
  • Help learners prepare for the world of work
  • Virtual field trips
  • Global collaboration
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VoIP stands for

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Voice over Internet Protocol

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VoIP

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a method for sending and receiving sound data, like telephone calls, over the internet. Each device needs an IP adress

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2 main types of VoIP telephones

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Hardware-based and software based

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Hardware based VoIP phone

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like a traditional hard-wired or cordless telephone and includes similar features, such as a speaker or microphone, a touchepad, and a caller ID display

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Software based VoIP phone

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software applications installed on a computer or movile device

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2 examples of software based VoIP applications

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Whatsapp and Microsoft Teams

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3 Advantages of VoIP

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  • Portability
  • Accessibility
  • Improved productivity
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3 Disadvantages of VoIP

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  • Bandwidth dependent
  • Power dependent
  • Emergency call concerns
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Transferring Files

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the transmission of a computer file through a communication channel from one computer system to another

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2 File Transfer Protocols

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FTP and Torrenting

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FTP stands for

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File Transfer Protocol

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FTP

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a protocol to transfer files on the internet.

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Torrenting

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a peer-to-peer file sharing technology where the file is transferred from numerous computers called peers

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Downloading

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Happens when you take a file and you copy it from a device or the internet to your computer or phone. It makes a copy if that while that you can use whenever you want and however many times you want

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Streaming

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Happens when your device receives data constantly (in real time).

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2 Advantages of having a cloud-based email account

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  • Dont need to join an Internet Service Provider

- Can access your email from any location that has an internet connection

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Social Media

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Facilitates the sharing of ideas, thoughts, and information by creating communities of users. It is internet-based

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5 examples of Social media

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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Whatsapp, LinkedIn

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5 Advantages of Social Media

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  • Connectivity
  • Education
  • Information and Updates
  • Noble Cause
  • Awareness
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6 Disadvantages of Social Media

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  • Cyberbullying
  • Hacking
  • Addiction
  • Ruined reputation
  • Health issues
  • Causes death
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Blog

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(Web log) A web site or webpage that is regularly updated like an online journal. It is usually run by a single user or small group of users

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4 things blogs can be used as

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  • A personal diary
  • For employees in an organization
  • To create awareness about a topic
  • In an educational setting
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3 advantages of blogs

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  • Can be easily updated
  • Allows the user to share their thoughts
  • Many blogs available on virtually any topic
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3 disadvantages of blogs

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  • Blogs may be biased or contain inaccurate information
  • Time consuming
  • People may leave inappropriate comments
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7 keys of good practice for blogs

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  • Organise your blog so it is user friendly and easy to navigate
  • Select clear images
  • Break posts into short, concise paragraphs
  • Keep content up to date and relevant
  • Use inspiring headings
  • Post frequently
  • Never post false information