Online communities Flashcards
What is instant messaging used for ?
Instant messaging is used for real time private conversations between two people.
Pros of instant messaging?
More private than chat rooms and cheaper than sms messaging also allows for attachments to be sent.
Define a podcast
An audio file that is shared over the internet giving the latest news and opinion
Pros of a podcast?
More accessible to someone with a visual impairment and can be used while performing other activities.
Define a forum
A website where users can post messages that can be responded to. Similar to chat rooms but messages are longer (pro) and unfortunately not team time
Define wikis
A website where the content is created by a community of online users.
List one pro and one con of wikis
PRO; it is one of the best places to find info.
Con; have to verify sources as user edit based
Define a chatroom
Websites that allow for online communities to communicate via real time short text.
Pros and cons of chat rooms
PRO: excellent for communicating with others in a shared topic of interest.
CON: difficult to filter content
Define a blog
A regularly updated website normally written in an informal style.
Pro of a blog & blog
Good for sharing news/opinion and users can respond to posts to start conversation
User experience consists of?
- easeof use
- experience
- availability
-accessibility
