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2. 7 This is about different ways that people & businesses communicate online You will already be very familar with most ways to communicate But you also need to appreciate how and why they are used so you can extend your answers...

3. Online Communications 1 7 Definitions Micro-blogging A wesbite or app where short messages are exchanged (eg Twitter) Blog A web-log that’s like an online journal or diary that’s updated regularly (eg Tumblr) Wiki A website where authorised users can logon to add or edit content Podcast Audio or video files that are usually published in regular installments Instant Messaging (Chat) An exchange of messages that are typed in real-time (live) between users who are online at same time Chatroom A place on the web where users are online at same time can communicate, usually through typing Social Network Sites where users with accounts can connect with ‘friends’ and post material, such as text and photos

4. Online Communications 1 7 Blogs

5. Online Communications 1 7 Micro-Blogging

6. Online Communications 1 7 Wikis

7. Online Communications 1 7 Podcasts

8. Online Communications 1 7 Instant Messaging or ‘Chat’

9. Online Communications 1 7 Chatroom

10. Online Communications 1 7 Social Media

11. Online Communications 1 7 Definitions Micro-blogging A wesbite or app where short messages are exchanged (eg Twitter) Blog A web-log that’s like an online journal or diary that’s updated regularly (eg Tumblr) Wiki A website where authorised users can logon to add or edit content Podcast Audio or video files that are usually published in regular installments Instant Messaging (Chat) An exchange of messages that are typed in real-time (live) between users who are online at same time Chatroom A place on the web where users are online at same time can communicate, usually through typing Social Network Sites where users with accounts can connect with ‘friends’ and post material, such as text and photos

12. Online Communications 1 7 So what kind of questions could you be asked about these ways of communicating online? Let’s look at some quick examples.... Questions

13. Online Communications 1 7 Describe two ways a business could use social networking to enhance their business and make it more profitable. (2) Type your answer in the box A business could use micro-blogging like Twitter to promote the company and advertise their latest deals to customers. They could also use a social networking site such as Facebook to create a community of customers and offer them exclusive deals.

14. Online Communications 1 7 Match each of these terms with the correct meaning (4) Blog Podcast Wiki Instant Messaging A website where authorised users can logon to add or edit content A way to swap messages between users who are online at same time Audio or video files that are usually published in regular installments An online journal or diary that is updated frequently

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