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Electronic
Communication
2.01: Recall components of electronic
communication.
Slide 1
Types of Electronic
Communication
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Chatting
Blogs
Podcasting
Discussion Boards
Text Messaging
E-mail
2.01 Recall components of electronic communication.
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Chat
• Talking in real-time to other network users
from all parts of the world.
– What are the pros and cons of chatting?
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• Web logs or blogs are web-based journals.
• Often used by individuals or groups to
maintain a record of thoughts, pictures, and
interests.
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Blogs
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Have you ever responded to a blog?
If so what was the topic?
Was it easy?
How did it work?
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Podcasting
• A method of publishing files to the Internet,
allowing users to subscribe to a feed and
receive new files automatically by
subscription, usually at no cost.
• Used largely for audio files.
• Podcasts can be audio or video.
• Podcasting does not require a media player.
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Podcasting
Examples of podcasts available on iTunes
Another example of Podcasting can be found on Grammar Girl
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Discussion Boards or Forums
An online bulletin board where users can
receive feedback from posted messages
• Two types of discussion boards:
– Moderated
• An administrator or moderator ensure the
discussion stays on topic and conforms to
netiquette rules
– Unmoderated
• No administrator or moderator, which may
allow discussion to degenerate
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Text Messaging
• Sending short text messages to a device
such as a cell phone or pager
• Messages are no longer than a few
hundred characters
• Messaging that takes place between two
or more mobile devices
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e-Mail
The electronic exchange of
messages and computer
files between computers
that are connected to the
Internet or some other
computer network.
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E-Mail Header
TO: Web address of addressee (sometimes name)
FROM: web address of author
DATE: the date the message is created
SUBJECT: topic of the message
--to inform receiver EXACTLY what the email is
about
--cc (carbon copy) for additional recipient names
and web addresses
--bc (blind copy) OR bcc (blind complimentary copy)
notation for recipient's) that are hidden
from view
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E-Mail Body
Body: the message of the memo
--usually contains a request for action
--sentences should be kept short and to
the point
--intermix short and longer sentences
--avoid very long sentence when possible
--include a desired action and a deadline
for completion
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E-Mail Signature
• Signature: the name and contact
information of the sender.
--a user interface for the creation of an
electronic signature that automatically
attaches to the end of every message.
--include contact information: name, title,
phone and fax numbers and a snail-mail
address
--additional email address
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E-Mail Attachment
• Attachment: files (documents)
that are sent along with the email
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E-Mail Etiquette
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Written form of communication and
can be printed and viewed by anyone or
used as official legal documentation.
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Do not use All CAPS, which is
considered shouting, or all lowercase
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Do not spam readers with unnecessary
information, jokes or frivolous
material—it is not professional and may
be a company violation and could be
terminated.
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E-Mail Etiquette
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Remember – email is not confidential.
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Check it daily and respond promptly.
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Proofread and spell check- spelling
errors reduce credibility.
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