Many ways to communicate Advantages vs Disadvantages Computer Technology - Standard 4 - Objective 1 Created by Karma Lattin

E-mail The exchange of text messages and computer files over the Internet Advantages Easy to use Fast Do not use paper Can communicate with anyone in the world Disadvantages Can carry viruses SPAM* – Unsolicited commercial e-mail Never reply to SPAM Junk Mail* - unsolicited mail Not private Created by Karma Lattin

SMS – Short Message Service Text Messages laugh Disadvantages Slow texters Sometimes the text is delayed in arriving Limited to 160 characters per message Advantages Send quick message easily Texting is great solution when cannot talk out loud Fairly inexpensive if unlimited texting is on contract Created by Karma Lattin

MMS - Multimedia Messaging Service A system that enables cell phones to send and receive pictures , sound clips, and text messages Advantages Can send more than just text No character limit Disadvantages Costs more Sometimes quality is an issue Created by Karma Lattin

Smart phone Disadvantages Advantages Expensive Reception can be poor Distraction to drivers Easily lost/damaged/stolen Advantages Always carry so no missed calls Good for emergencies Take pictures of accident Text, play games, listen to music Surf Internet Fits in pocket Created by Karma Lattin

blog Advantages Disadvantages Convenient Easy to use and access Great place for collaborating Disadvantages Takes time to keep updated Not confidential at public forum No immediate resolution to problems Once posted, cannot take it back Created by Karma Lattin

IM - Instant message Advantages Disadvantages Real Time Fast Can receive immediate feedback Disadvantages No face-to-face Can’t see emotions Cannot be sure with whom you are talking Security risks Created by Karma Lattin

Internet Advantages Disadvantages Abundant information Education at fingertips Entertainment Social networking Online services (e-commerce) Disadvantages Theft of personal information Malware/ viruses Inappropriate content Social isolation Obesity Depression Created by Karma Lattin

Voip - Voice Over Internet Protocol Telephonic communication via the Internet Examples: Skype LINE Advantages Real Time Use webcams and can see & hear loved ones around the world Free or low costs Disadvantages Both parties must use the same service or it’s not free No service during power outage 911 calls cannot be traced to site of the emergency Security – identity & service theft, virus & malware Created by Karma Lattin

Wiki Looks like a webpage except users can read, write, edit and collaborate with others Wikipedia is a good example. The wiki software is called WYSIWIG - or What You See Is What You Get Advantages Easy to use Uses wiki software not HTML coding Anyone can publish Great collaboration tool Non-techie people can publish to the web Disadvantages Anyone can edit – yet access can be regulated Information can become disorganized or incorrect Created by Karma Lattin

Social Media Websites and apps used for social networking Examples Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Advantages Easy to stay in touch with loved ones Global communication Can attract attention to your site, product, or services Improves users’ technological skills Disadvantages Distraction – might spend too much time here Negative comments could go viral Created by Karma Lattin

Telecommuting Working at home rather than traveling to and from an office Advantages Improved employee productivity Schedule flexibility More time to work, not commute Overhead reductions Disadvantages Work not easily monitored when not in office Miss interpersonal contact Created by Karma Lattin

E-commerce Selling/buying over the Internet Advantages No geographical limits Lower costs – pass savings to customer Locate product quickly: search Easy to compare prices Open 24/7 Disadvantages Wait for shipment Cannot buy perishables or odd sizes Cannot test it, try on, etc. Fraud – not what it says it is Security Credit card Mailing address Created by Karma Lattin

Bulletin board Also known as message boards and Forums* Advantages Anyone registered can comment Visible to everyone registered Disadvantages Anyone registered can comment They may be wrong Not paid personnel Sometimes people clash Created by Karma Lattin

GPS-global positioning system Advantages Fast Leads in right direction Don’t get lost as easily One can be found if in danger or in an accident Plugs into car cigarette lighter Disadvantages YOU can be tracked Expensive Distracts driver External power Created by Karma Lattin

fax Advantages Disadvantages Quickly send documents Security risks Created by Karma Lattin

Video conference connects people in real time through audio and video using laptop, smartphones, or tablets Disadvantages Good quality is not free Not always user friendly Advantages Significant travel savings Improved communication Group collaboration increases productivity Created by Karma Lattin

Be Aware of These and DO NOT practice Created by Karma Lattin

Spamming* Bulk, mass, or repeated mailing of identical messages. Emphasis is on the multiple sending, either many copies to one destination, or one copy to many destinations. (Kevin Kadow, Internet Dictionary, http://www.msg.net/kadow/answers/, "spam", 1994 )

Flaming* Also known as bashing, is hostile and insulting interaction between Internet users, often involving the use of profanity. It is often the result of the discussion of heated real-world issues . Created by Karma Lattin

Trolling* (also known as flame bait) Sending messages that contain statements intending to bait an argument or confrontation (Albion.com, Netdictionary, http://www.netdictionary.com /html/index.html, "flame bait", 2000 ) Sept 2013 Created by Karma Lattin

Bullying* Cyber-Bullying* The act of intimidating a weaker person A form of abuse Cyber-Bullying* To bully online by sending or posting mean messages, usually anonymously Created by Karma Lattin

Defame Libel Slander To attack the good name or reputation of someone A written false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation Slander A malicious, false, spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation

Practice the following Censorship* – remove anything considered objectionable, harmful, sensitive, or inconvenient to others Use a filter* – (Includes ISP) catches unsolicited or SPAM email Created by Karma Lattin

Electronic Communication Etiquette Created by Miriam Chambers

Cell Phone Etiquette Respect those who are with you. When you're engaged face-to-face with others or hanging out with friends, give them your complete and undivided attention. Avoid texting or taking calls. It is rude to text while hanging out with friends or spending time with family. If a call is important, apologize and ask permission before accepting it. Be a good dining companion. No one wants to be a captive audience to a third-party cellphone conversation, or to sit in silence while their dining companion texts with someone. Always silence and store your phone before being seated. Never put your cellphone on the table. Let voicemail do its job. When you're in the company of others, let voicemail handle non-urgent calls. Created by Miriam Chambers

Cell Phone Etiquette Don't text and drive. There is no message that is so important and it’s illegal. Just because someone doesn’t reply back within 5 minutes of receiving your call or text doesn’t mean they hate you or are ignoring you. Maybe they are working or talking with other people and want to be polite. They will get back with you when they can. Respect the personal space of others. When you must use your phone in public, try to keep at least 10 feet between you and others. Turn your phone off and leave it off at the movie theater. If you leave it on vibrate the temptation is very great to check it when you feel the vibration. If it is off, there is no temptation. Created by Miriam Chambers

Social Network Etiquette Don’t flag people in unflattering pictures. Don’t over post. Do not invite people to games more than once. Keep private matters in private messages. Don’t Facebook every Tweet. Be real. Choose your friends carefully. Before you “Like” something read all of it. Created by Miriam Chambers

Social Network Etiquette The people you follow say something about you. Avoid negativity. Don’t auto respond to follows. Don’t multi-tweet long messages. Don’t @mention people in objectionable tweets. Private issue=direct message. Contribute real value. Retweet other’s links. Complete bio and upload avatar. Use follow Friday #ff. Don’t SPAM affiliate offers. If you have to write “spoiler alert,” maybe just don’t tweet it. Created by Miriam Chambers

Social Network Etiquette What you post, tweet, like, share, etc. on social network sites can have a lasting affect. You can’t take back anything that is already out there. You will sometime in your life be looking for a job or maybe applying for a scholarship. What you have on social network sites can affect both of these. Created by Miriam Chambers

Social Network Etiquette DON’T post anything you would not want your parents, professors or employers to see. These days, employers and college officials will often use social media as an extension of your resume to give them a better idea of who you are as a person. DO keep a clean profile. Untag yourself in any compromising posts or photos. DON’T assume that since your page is private, it cannot be seen. There are plenty of ways to bypass such “protection” that you may not be aware of. DO separate yourself from situations that could involve drama or negativity. DON’T say anything about someone or something that you would not say in front of them. One of the main causes of lost friendships and peer conflicts is based off of social media. Created by Miriam Chambers