ONLINE COMMUNICATION 2 Lesson 5

Starter  How has online communication changed the way in which we communicate?  How has online communication affected people’s finances? Finance: the management of large amounts of money, especially by governments or large companies.

Learning Objectives  Learning Objectives  Identify the way in which technology allows us to communicate  Review the implications of online communication  Literacy Objectives  Use talk to think together and solve problems

Social Networking Social networking websites have changed the way that we communicate. They allow people to communicate interactively in real time anywhere in the world. Groups of like minded people can share information, opinions and interests cheaply, normally for the cost of a broadband connection. Social networking provides a great way of staying in touch with friends and business contacts.

Instant Messaging  Instant messaging provides a way to exchange textual messages as an alternative to the telephone and at a fraction of the cost. As messages are sent in real time, responses can be received instantaneously.  However, instant messaging does have its disadvantages:  Emotions are better expressed in person and can sometimes be miscommunicated within an instant message that is sent quickly  Viruses can be spread by instant messaging. Click to watch YouTube Video

Optional Task - write a list of things you can do using an instant messaging application. 1. Instant messages - Send notes back and forth with a friend who is online 2. Chat - Create a chat room with friends or co-workers 3. Web links - Share links to your favourite Web sites 4. Video - Send and view videos, and chat face to face with friends 5. Images - Look at an image stored on your friend's computer 6. Sounds - Play sounds for your friends 7. Files - Share files by sending them directly to your friends 8. Talk - Use the Internet instead of a phone to actually talk with friends 9. Streaming content - Real-time or near-real-time stock quotes and news 10. Mobile capabilities - Send instant messages from your phone

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP)  Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) allows people to interact in real time using voice and/or video messaging, and is available between any two points in the world. For internet- only conversations, there is no additional cost at either end. Skype™ is an example of a service that uses VoIP.  Being able to contact relatives and business colleagues on the other side of the world at relatively low cost is the biggest benefit. VoIP software is often used by businesses for online conferences and meetings. This reduces travel costs, travel time (and therefore loss of productivity during this time) and the cost of hiring a venue.

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As with all new technology, VoIP has its limitations: Make the match ReliabilityVoices can sometimes be distorted or there may be long pauses between questions and answers. Voice qualityAs with all internet technologies, identity theft, viruses, spamming and phishing are all potential threats. SecurityVoIP service is dependent on the quality and reliability of your broadband service and may not work if there is a power cut. Make the match Place the arrows

Success Criteria In order to be successful you could:  Create a series of notes on the topic  Consider the implications of the following Social networking Instant messaging VOIP – Voice Over Internet Protocol Just Checking What does the term netiquette mean? What are the benefits & limitations of using VOIP

Plenary  Give three examples of social media used online  What does the term ‘netiquette’ mean?  What are the benefits and limitations of using VoIP?

Exam Questions Edmodo  You are now going to begin a range of exam style questions using Edmodo. The maximum number of marks is 10.