Using IT to Communicate

Communications Channels

word-processed documents presentations emailweb-based

Blogs Vlogs Podcasts web pages video conferencing

Communications Channels

word-processed documents Can create professional looking documents It allows easy and near-instant textual input. There is a large variety of formatting options Images can be 'drag-and-dropped' into the application,

inserted manually, or imported from the word-art galleries. Lists can be easily created and formatted. Compatible with a large number of standard document

formats. Extensive help documentation. Self-explanatory dialogue boxes and menu options. increased office efficiency improved human resource utilization

Communications Channels

presentations Professional look Can easily input images Templates are built in for different appearances Can add notes pages Can easily add media and recordings More exciting than a simple word document or hand

written presentation Master slides make presentations consistent

Communications Channels

Email It's fast - Messages can be sent anywhere in an instant It's cheap - Transmission can cost nothing or very

little It's simple - Easy to use, after initial set-up It's efficient - Sending to a group can be done in one

action. It's versatile - Pictures or other files can be sent too

Communication Channels

Web-based Blogs

What are they? Discuss http://soccerstarr02.blogspot.co.uk/

So what is a v-log??? Discuss

http://www.reelseo.com/business-vlogging/

Ok so what is a podcast?? Discuss

http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/mills

Communication Channels

The web!!

The biggest communications tool in the WORLD?? Discuss

Communication Channels

Video Conferencing Advantages of video conferencing

Meetings can take place without leaving the office. Travel costs and the time taken to travel can be reduced significantly. Meetings can be called instantly worldwide with little notice. Delegates can still attend meetings even if they are physically unable

to.

Disadvantages of video conferencing May not be as productive as a discussion around a table. Confidential documents may need to be viewed and signed in person. There will always be times when you need to be able to meet face to

face.

Communication Channels

Video Conferencing cont.

We are going over to College Video Conferencing suite at 4pm today