7 C’s of Communication and Use

of ICT in communication
By- Ms. Anshul Agarwal
 Communicating
Using Computers
• Technology advances communication capabilities.
– Translation software converts messages from one language
to another.
– Speech-recognition software allows the user to record
spoken words in a document.
– Alternative input devices are available for people with
visual, physical, and cognitive disabilities to make
communication possible.
– Video translators make sign language available by keying in
a word so the hearing impaired person can view the sign
language on the video translator.
 Communicating
Using Computers
• Terms to know
– Downloading is the process of saving files from a
Web site or file transfer protocol (FTP) site.
– Uploading is the process of saving files to a Web or
FTP site.
– Compressed files must be decompressed using
extraction utility software to access the data they
contain.
– Self-extracting compressed files can be
decompressed by simply double-clicking on the file.
 Communicating
Using Computers
• Terms to know
– Shareware is software that can be installed and
used, then purchased if you decide to continue
using it.
– Freeware is fully functional software that can be
used forever without purchasing it.
– For-purchase software is software you must buy
to use.
 Communicating
Using Computers
• Personal Computers (PCs)
– Smaller than mainframe
computers.
– Includes desktops, laptops,
tablet PCs, netbooks, and iPads.

• Peripherals
– Input and output devices
connected to the computer.
– Can be wired or wireless.
– Includes scanners, printers,
keyboards, and mice.
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Using Computers
• Storage Devices
– Allow data to be saved and organized
using file management techniques.
– Includes hard drives, external hard
drives, CDs/DVDs, and flash drives.

• Software
– Makes the computer work.
– Includes operating system,
application (word
processing, databases, etc.),
utility (virus protection), and
compression software.
 Communicating in
Remote Meetings
• Web 2.0 allows users to collaborate and
interact with each other on the World
Wide Web.
• The Internet enables teams to conduct
remote meetings at any time without the
constraints of travel expense and the need
for a physical office.
 Communicating in
Remote Meetings
• Instant messaging (IM) and text
messaging
• most basic type of remote meeting
• participants key and send responses
• no talking or using video
• Teleconferencing or conference calling
• verbal communication with three or more people
on a telephone call
• no video
 Communicating in
Remote Meetings
• Podcast is a series of digital media files, released at
regular intervals, that contain information related to a
specific topic.
– files may be audio or video
– can be retrieved by a user at their convenience
• Web seminars are similar to teleconferencing, but
includes video display.
• Online meetings allow participants to collaborate on
documents being presented.
• participants control the computer
• can contribute and change presentation in real time
 Communicating in
Remote Meetings
• Videoconferencing
– allows people in
different locations to
talk to and see each
other
– need an Internet
connection, a
computer with a Web
camera, and
communication
software
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 Communicating
Using Social Media
• Social media is an Internet-based tool that allows
users to share information within a group.
– sites may be password protected
– members may be approved by owners of the site before
being accepted
– some sites are open for anyone to use
• Web logs (blogs)
• Social bookmarking
• Social networking
• Professional networking
 Communicating
Using Social Media
• Web logs, or blogs
– provide information or news about subjects that
the owner of the site chooses to share
– users do not need a password to access
– blogs can be used as personal diaries to share
information with friends
– blogs can be used by business to share
information with customers or potential
customers
 Communicating
Using Social Media
• Social bookmarking is a method of
saving bookmarks to a public Web site so
others may have access to them.
– May add keywords or metadata so the user can
read description of the bookmark before opening
it
 Communicating
Using Social Media
• Social networking sites allow users to share
information for the purpose of building
relationships within their individual networks.
– include Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, Flickr
– password protected
– usually includes personal profiles of users
– use caution when posting personal information that you
would not want someone outside of your network to have
– employers may use social networking sites to research
potential candidates and universities may use these sites to
screen applicants
 Communicating
Using Social Media
• Professional networking sites
– similar to social networking sites in their setup
and operation
– used for professionals seeking to expand their
career networks
– popular professional networking sites is LinkedIn