Communication-ICT is used in a number of ways to communicate and interact with people across the world ans with so many alternatives you can choose the way that best suits you or use a mixture of them all!
Emails-
After its invention in 1971 email quickly took off however it wasn't until after the creation of the world wide web that it was used wide scale. Email has become an essential part of working life and a easy way to communicate with people. The idea was to be able to send messages between two computers and reduce the need to phone or send a letter. Nowadays email can be accessed on phones ,computers, laptops, i pads and i phones so not only can you message at home you can also message on the go meaning you are not limited to when you need to contact someone with important information. With billions of email accounts worldwide, email has become a necessary aid to life, With no cost to send important information can be relayed across the hemisphere and received almost spontaneously Unlike phoning the recipient doesn't need to be available at the time of send but can access the information hours or days later from any computer in the world with a internet connection, whenever they have time. Email is used in shops and businesses to send information to clients such as deals and important dates.
Social Networking-
There are hundreds of social networking sites available on the Internet, Phones and Computers. Sites such as Facebook Twitter and MSM, work alongside email, by being able to contact people as well as the ability to upload photos this is yet another way to communicate.Using these sites you can keep in touch with peers and associates, build a detailed profile of yourself online, connect with other people: friends or strangers and view the information they have to offer so you don't have to even leave your home to interact with people in a new way. However social networking was basically designed to replace human contact, this means a higher percentage of socially awkward people who will have more difficulty getting jobs!
Mobile Phones-
Mobile phones are an excellent way to interact and communicate with people using a phone you can hold a detailed conversation with someone anywhere across the world as if they were standing right next to you, the signal is clear and fast making long distance communication easier on a whole new level!
Nearly everyone has a phone, from the range available its not surprising from the first release of the mobile phone of cell phone it was a huge hit the ability to contact anyone, anywhere this is extremely useful such as if you breakdown in your car on a deserted road you could be waiting for days before anyone finds you however with a mobile you can call for help with the huge demand for phones a range of companies provide a number of different types to suit every person so if you only want a phone to keep in touch with others they come dirt cheap, however there are also a large number of expensive phones that contain all kinds of weird and wonderful possibilities.
Video Conferencing-
Video conferencing is widely used in businesses across the world giving the ability to hold a conference from the comfort of your own home wit anyone across the world not only can you talk webcams are used to provide live video feed of the person you are talking to this means all the necessary details can be discussed without the waste of cost and time of actually travelling to speak with someone! Video conferencing can be used in families so people can talk to their relatives about daily matters without having to go and meet them it can be also used to talk to friends and colleges as a way to catch up, pass the time or discuss this weeks homework from school!
Emails-
After its invention in 1971 email quickly took off however it wasn't until after the creation of the world wide web that it was used wide scale. Email has become an essential part of working life and a easy way to communicate with people. The idea was to be able to send messages between two computers and reduce the need to phone or send a letter. Nowadays email can be accessed on phones ,computers, laptops, i pads and i phones so not only can you message at home you can also message on the go meaning you are not limited to when you need to contact someone with important information. With billions of email accounts worldwide, email has become a necessary aid to life, With no cost to send important information can be relayed across the hemisphere and received almost spontaneously Unlike phoning the recipient doesn't need to be available at the time of send but can access the information hours or days later from any computer in the world with a internet connection, whenever they have time. Email is used in shops and businesses to send information to clients such as deals and important dates.
Social Networking-
There are hundreds of social networking sites available on the Internet, Phones and Computers. Sites such as Facebook Twitter and MSM, work alongside email, by being able to contact people as well as the ability to upload photos this is yet another way to communicate.Using these sites you can keep in touch with peers and associates, build a detailed profile of yourself online, connect with other people: friends or strangers and view the information they have to offer so you don't have to even leave your home to interact with people in a new way. However social networking was basically designed to replace human contact, this means a higher percentage of socially awkward people who will have more difficulty getting jobs!
Mobile Phones-
Mobile phones are an excellent way to interact and communicate with people using a phone you can hold a detailed conversation with someone anywhere across the world as if they were standing right next to you, the signal is clear and fast making long distance communication easier on a whole new level!
Nearly everyone has a phone, from the range available its not surprising from the first release of the mobile phone of cell phone it was a huge hit the ability to contact anyone, anywhere this is extremely useful such as if you breakdown in your car on a deserted road you could be waiting for days before anyone finds you however with a mobile you can call for help with the huge demand for phones a range of companies provide a number of different types to suit every person so if you only want a phone to keep in touch with others they come dirt cheap, however there are also a large number of expensive phones that contain all kinds of weird and wonderful possibilities.
Video Conferencing-
Video conferencing is widely used in businesses across the world giving the ability to hold a conference from the comfort of your own home wit anyone across the world not only can you talk webcams are used to provide live video feed of the person you are talking to this means all the necessary details can be discussed without the waste of cost and time of actually travelling to speak with someone! Video conferencing can be used in families so people can talk to their relatives about daily matters without having to go and meet them it can be also used to talk to friends and colleges as a way to catch up, pass the time or discuss this weeks homework from school!