COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
Lecture
Today's lecture was all about Communications.
Helen explained how we communicate today is very different compared to 20 years ago because of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
There are different ways people can communicate between each other. There are:
- Between individuals
- Between individuals and organisations
- Within business's and organisations.
Communications take place within networks. These networks include:
- Chain networks
- Circle networks
- Wheel networks
- All Channel networks
- Synchronous
- Asynchronous
- Place Dependent
- Place Independent
Lastly in the lecture Helen discussed all the different types of Information and Communication Technology uses. These were:
- Mobile phones (3G Net) Mobile include the Internet
- Video Conferencing
- MSN- Instant messaging
- Bulletin Boards & Forums
- Internet Relay Chats (IRC)
- Pod casts (download these from the Internet or iTunes)
- Social Networking
- Wiki Webs
- Blogs & PhotoBlogs
Tutorial
In today's tutorial we were continuing work about Communications. We had to locate, access and evaluate data and information from a variety of sources including the Internet.
Task 1.
Our firsts task was to use Google and search a term using the GROUP Tab.
The term i search that interest me was 'dogs'.
The results a got form searching dogs were all different. Some examples of these title included:
- Owners Like Dogs
- American Indian Dog Owners Group
- Dogs may be designated as livestock
- We need some help with our dogs.
This is a screen capture of the search results using the search term 'dogs'.
Task 2.
For task 2 we had to look at one of the groups that was found when searching using the term that interested us. We had to look at the discussion on the bulletin boards and take not of what was being discussed and posted onto it.
I chose to look at the title 'We need help with our dogs'.
The URL for this website was http://groups.google.com.au/group/rec.pets.dogs.behavior/browse_thread/thread/d00c15ac70c66880/941323a7ff46d4e5?hl=en&lnk=st&q=dogs#941323a7ff46d4e5
There were a lot of topics on the bulletin, mainly about seeking help for dogs their dogs bad behavior. Some others included:
- My dogs has bad behavior
- How to walk a dog on a leash
- Seeking advise. Help?
Also added to the bulletin was people updates on how there dog is going after receiving help.
As well as links added to different web sites that may also be helpful.
This is a screen capture of the bulletin board and the topics discussed.
Task 3.
I then visited the web site http://podcasts.yahoo.com/ and types in "Mika" into the search engine to find a podcast. Mika is one of my favourite singers.
This is a screen capture of the Podcast. It is one of Mika's songs called Lollipop. After downloading this pod cast I would then be able to listen to it on my IPod.
Task 4.
I believe that Pod casts will be great for University studies. For example, if a student is unable to attend a lecture for important reasons, the student may then be able to download the podcast of the recorded lecture and not miss out on important information.
These podcast can also be email between teachers and students that they can refer to later and re-listen to points they may not have picked up on previously.
Reading.
This weeks reading is all about using emails. The first reading gives tips about the Do's and dont's of emails. An example of these are:
Do:
- Get to the point right away.
- When asking a question, be sure to ask the question.
- Specify who should respond.
- Don't forget the rules of grammar and punctuation.
Don't:
- Don't make any assumptions about the sender's emotional state.
- Don't escalate a conflict by sending an emotionally charged response.
The next reading was all about email etiquette. This includes:
- How to address recipients properly
- Select an Appropriate Tone
- Avoid Irony and Sarcasm
- Attachments- Don't send them to people you don't know without asking.
- Edit Your Message
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