Chapter 2 - Communication Methods

The image shows an example of......?

• Chat room
• Instant Messaging
• Skype (Voice over internet protocol VOIP)
• E-mail

The image shows an example of......?

• Chat room
• Instant Messaging
• Skype (Voice over internet protocol VOIP)
• E-mail

The image shows an example of......?

• Chat room
• Instant Messaging
• Skype (Voice over internet protocol VOIP)
• E-mail

The image shows an example of......?

• Chat room
• Instant Messaging
• Skype (Voice over internet protocol VOIP)
• E-mail

The image shows an example of......?

• Chat room
• Video conference
• Skype (Voice over internet protocol VOIP)
• E-mail

What are the features of instant messaging?

• Conversations happen in real-time and participants get an immediate reply.  Additional features include the use of w webcam or microphone
• Instant messaging between two or more people in a text based conversation.  Messages are checked by a moderator

What are the features of chat rooms?

• Conversations happen in real-time and participants get an immediate reply.  Additional features include the use of w webcam or microphone
• Instant messaging between two or more people in a text based conversation.  Messages are checked by a moderator

Describe an advantage of instant messaging

• You may have to wait a long time to get a reply.
• They are free to send -so long as you have an email account and a connection to the Internet.
• Allows you to chat in 'real time' to other people
• As it is immediate, you have no time to reflect on the message you are sending, unlike an email where you can review the draft before sending.

Describe a disadvantage of instant messaging

• You may have to wait a long time to get a reply.
• They are free to send -so long as you have an email account and a connection to the Internet.
• Allows you to chat in 'real time' to other people
• As it is immediate, you have no time to reflect on the message you are sending, unlike an email where you can review the draft before sending.

Describe an advantage of e-mail

• You may have to wait a long time to get a reply.
• They are free to send -so long as you have an email account and a connection to the Internet.
• Allows you to chat in 'real time' to other people
• As it is immediate, you have no time to reflect on the message you are sending, unlike an email where you can review the draft before sending.