Computer Assisted Communication

Terms Asynchronous Blog Bulletin Board – Discussion Board Chat Chat Room

Terms (cont) Instant Messaging Internet Conferencing Listserv Newsgroup Online Course

Terms (cont) Spim Synchronous Threaded Discussion Video Conferencing

Needed Components Server Local Area Network (LAN) Wide Area Network (WAN) Backbone Internet TCP/IP Standards

Electronic Mail Type message, click send button  Delivered in a matter of seconds or minutes. Many Internet Service Providers offer free accounts Microsoft Office Suite Outlook is program

(cont) Parts of  Header  Body Space allocation  Read and delete often  Empty trash, sent mail

Addresses Provided by service Components  User ID symbol URLs for web never symbol  Domain or mail system address

Netiquette Important to “get along” with others

Emoticons Using computer keys to make “faces” Signify emotion / feelings

Attachments Files sent along with an Limitations  What kinds of files can be sent?  File size  account size  Receivers’ software Doesn’t limit sending – but usefulness

Problems Spam  Junk Phishing  Fraudulent misrepresentation  Request personal information  Lead to identity theft Practice precautious measures  Do not open if unknown source  Never provide personal information  Utilize second account for online activity Advertisements will go there