Communication Technology PowerPoint presentation
- 3. Communication Technology ⚫This refers to the fashioning of any tool, machine or technical device used by man to facilitate the process of communication (McDermott, 2008).
- 4. ⚫This definition is applicable to older methods of communicating, as persons used resources they had on hand to send and receive messages. ⚫These include: ⚫The Abeng ⚫Smoke signals ⚫Drumming ⚫Flags Communication Technology
- 5. Communication Technology ⚫Refers to the application of scientific advancements in telephony (voice and voiceless) to the process of communication with the aim of making it more efficient. It allows the user greater flexibility (McDermottt, 2008)
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- 15. Cellular Phone ⚫Advantages ⚫Mobility ⚫Duality ⚫Facilitates both audio and visual communication ⚫Disadvantages ⚫Power ⚫Expense ⚫Limited signal coverage ⚫Available technology ⚫Delayed message
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- 18. E-mail ⚫Advantages ⚫Speed ⚫Efficiency ⚫Inexpensive ⚫Convenient ⚫Disadvantages ⚫Available technology ⚫Delayed delivery ⚫Mail overflow ⚫Reliability ⚫Literacy ⚫Privacy
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- 21. Facsimile ⚫Advantages ⚫Range ⚫Convenience ⚫readiness ⚫Disadvantages ⚫Needs a telephone line. ⚫Needs power/electricity ⚫Requires paper for receiving and sending faxes ⚫Machine needs to be on always to receive faxes. If the machine is off, we may lose the faxes. ⚫Large probability of losing faxes, which could potentially be important.
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- 24. Television ⚫Advantages ⚫Facilitates both audio and visual communication ⚫Facilitates mass communication ⚫Disadvantages ⚫Only those watching the correct channel can receive the information ⚫Expensive to send messages via the t.v. ⚫Lack of real-time feedback
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- 27. Radio ⚫Advantages ⚫Relatively inexpensive ⚫Facilitates mass communication ⚫Easily accessible ⚫It is convenient ⚫Disadvantages ⚫Facilitates only audio communication ⚫Transmission is subject to interference ⚫Information flow is one way: no scope for real time feedback
- 30. Electronic Billboard ⚫Advantages ⚫Is both audio and visual ⚫Facilitates mass communication ⚫Offers three dimensional images which may be animated ⚫Disadvantages ⚫Power outage may mean that the message can’t be transmitted ⚫Placement might not be convenient ⚫It is visually more effective at night
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- 35. Video Conferencing ⚫Advantages ⚫It facilitates both audio and visual communication ⚫Allows for real time communication ⚫It allows the receiver to consider both verbal and non- verbal aspects of the message ⚫Disadvantages ⚫Very expensive to implement ⚫High cost maintenance ⚫Both sender and receiver have to possess the technology for it to be effective.
- 38. Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) ⚫Advantages ⚫They facilitate intra- personal communication ⚫They are fairly inexpensive ⚫They can store large and diverse quantities of information ⚫Disadvantages ⚫The many features might become a distraction rather than a help ⚫Text based hence illiterate users would have a challenge
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- 42. Social Networks (Facebook,twitter etc.) • Advantages – Offers a variety of communication methods – It is commonly used, hence the person you want to communicate with is likely on it. – Facilitates communication with a large group – Offers convenience for both the sender and the receiver ⚫Disadvantages ⚫Privacy may be compromised
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- 44. Question 1 ⚫John’s mother is gravely ill and he needs to get in touch with his father in New York, which of the following communication technology would be best for him to use? a) The radio b) The telephone c) Electronic billboard
- 45. Question 2 ⚫Sarah has a meeting with her staff but is unable to make it to the office because of the blizzard she… a) Holds the meeting over the telephone b) Holds the meeting via the cellular phone (sms) c) She holds the meeting via video conferencing
- 46. Question 3 ⚫Susie wants to connect with an Aunt who she has lost contact with, she… a) Calls her on the telephone b) Uses an electronic billboard c) Searches on facebook
- 47. Question 4 ⚫Sam’s company is marketing their new line of recycled chewing gum, they… a) Send out text messages b) Send out broadcasts via the cell phone c) Place an ad on television
- 48. Impact of technology on communication ▪It allows for the evolution of the language ▪Allows for the development of new language as a result of technology ⚫ - instant messaging ⚫ - text messaging ▪Allows for a greater reach ( audience)
- 49. Impact of Technology on culture ❖Social interaction ❖Loss of language/ dying languages ❖Appreciation for the Creole ❖Changes in morals and values of individuals ❖ allows for the homogenising of societies
- 50. Impact of technology on the Jamaican Creole ⮚Created /established a written form that has become more acceptable ⮚Made progressive inroads in establishing positive perceptions of the Creole ⮚Allows for the Jamaica Creole to improve its status by formalising