Communication Methods
When communicating on the internet, the method you use depends primarily on your reason for communication.
Social networking is one that much of the population partakes in. Things like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are all examples of social networking; and these sites allow users to keep in contact with relatives, friends, and even celebrities. Professional social networking, like LinkedIn, allows professionals to connect with clients and network with other professionals. Users can create their own profile, often for free, and are able to determine who can see the information on their profile.
Email is the primary source of communication between professional persons, making Email or electronic mail, the most used form of communication. Email is, the most basic form of communication on the web. Some email applications, like Gmail and Yahoo, can only be accessed when the user has an internet connection. Although all email requires internet access to send and receive messages, some applications, such as Microsoft Outlook, can be read and organized offline. Email is a very convenient form of communication, allowing users to attach files, such as word documents, and other media. Also, allowing for the user to review and respond to the content at their own leisure.
Image SourceBlogs and Wiki pages are also excellent ways for users to share information. Blogs generally have a single author, and can be personal, professional, or educational. Wiki pages are pages, are generally professional or educational and are hosted on a single site that many users can add information to. Making collaboration on posts more convenient. The most well-known wiki site is Wikipedia. Solid information can be found in wiki sites, but it is always a good idea to double check the information found since anyone can make changes to the document. Even if they have no real knowledge of the subject. Blogs, however, generally have a single author, making it easier for viewers to determine if the content is factual.
In addition to textual content being shared, web2.0 has given those with internet access the ability to share media files including, audio and video. Podcast and webcasts are both examples of communication that can utilize these features. Cameras and microphones are used to record video and/or audio of a podcast, the information within the podcast can be about anything from books to world news. Podcasts are generally pre-recorded and posted on a site where users can search for the type of podcast they want to hear. Webcasts can also contain video and audio files about a range of information. However webcasts are generally live feed, so users can watch and listen, and sometimes interact, in real time.
Another form of communication is streaming media, which has nearly eliminated the satellite and cable TV industries. Streaming allows users to access a variety of video and audio recordings without the need to actually download the content onto their device. Instead, the streaming enabled devices supply a continuous stream of data by utilizing an internet connection. viewers can begin to watch the program without waiting for the entire contents to be downloaded. Once the user is finished with the streaming content, the data is returned to its original location instead of being stored on the device. This leaves room for the device to operate efficiently and eliminates the need to manage the storage of streaming files.
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