Chapter 6

ICT Applications
6.1: Communications

Ms. Masarrah
 Learning Objectives

• State the types of communications and its purposes

• Describe the three types of communication applications

(paper based, computer based, mobile based)

• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each types of

communication applications
Types of Communication

Types of
Communication

Communication Mobile
Media Communication
 The Purposes

Communication Media Mobile Communication

• The use of ICT has brought • Smartphones are mobile
major changes in the way we devices that can be used for
communicate with each other many methods of
on a personal level and the communications.
way that organizations • Used for voice or phone calls.
communicate. • SMS allows user to send sh0rt
text messages to each other.
 Communication Media Application

Newsletter

E-
Publications Multimedia Posters
Presentation

Media Websites
Streaming Audio and Video
communication
 Communication Media Application
Newsletters
• News, updates and information issued to the
members of a society or other organizations.
Posters
• A large printed sheet containing text and
pictures which is displayed in a public space.
• Contain less text and information.
Websites
• A collection of web pages.
• Contain text, graphics, audio, video and links to other
pages.
• Hosted on a web server on the internet.
Purposes
1) Use to give updates on progress and new
developments
2) Use word processing and desktop publishing
software.
1) Intended to communicate one message
rather than being document contain lots of
topics (advertised products and events).
1) For entertainment.
2) To advertise an organization or product
3) To allow users to upload and download files
 Communication Media Application
Multimedia
Presentation
• Presentation that uses a mixture of different media
such as text, video, audio, images.
Audio and Video
Communication
• Audio communication: any form of transmission that
is based on sound, speaking, and hearing.
• Video communication: any form of transmission
based on moving pictures as well as sound
Purposes
1) To present information effectively and to
maintain the interest of the viewer.
2) Create educational tutorials
1) Used for comedy, storytelling, and
providing information through podcasts.
2) Used in education, entertainment and by
organizations to advertise and promote
products.
 Example of Communication Media Application
Media Purposes
Streaming
• Continuous transmission of audio or video files to a 1) Used for entertainment where users can
user. watch films and listen to music stored on
• File being streamed is stored remotely and streaming remote servers.
happens in real-time. 2) Used by television channels for live events
• Example: Live streaming (Football matches).

E-Publications
• Digital materials published online such as e-books or
digital magazines and e-newspaper.
• E-reader: a device on which you can read e- 1) Used for educational purposes.
publications. 2) Used by book publishers and organizations
for you to read and download.
 Example of Mobile Communication

Voice over internet protocol

• Allows the use of the internet to carry voice data when making phone calls.
• Used when making video calls over the internet using the device’s camera, speaker and
monitor.
• Example: WhatsApp and Facetime

Accessing the internet

• Mobile devices can access the internet using either Wi-Fi or a mobile or cellular network.
• Most people use third generation (3G), (4G) and (5G) technology.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Both Communication Types

Advantages Disadvantages
• Easy to access information
• Costing and expensive

• Can be shared globally • Must have internet

connection

• More interactive • A bit complex and skills is

needed
• Saving time to access
information
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CLASSWORK CHAPTER 6.1