Communications 1.04b

 Interactive Communications ◦ Chat rooms ◦ ◦ FTP ◦ Newsgroups and Message Boards ◦ Instant Messaging ◦ Mailing List  Web Design  Video Conferencing  Multimedia Presentations

 Chat Rooms ◦ Typed conversation that occurs on the computer. ◦ The conversation is in real time. ◦ Is located on the Internet server with the purpose of permitting users to chat  Instant Messaging (IM) ◦ An Internet communication service that notifies you when one or more people are on line ◦ You are allowed to exchange messages or enter chat rooms with people you’ve list for IM’s ◦ Both parties must be on the computer at the same time ◦ The conversation or IM occurs in real time.

 Electronic-Mail ( ) ◦ Transmission of messages and files via a computer network. ◦ Primary means of communication for personal and business use ◦ An address is required  The address is a combination of a user name and a domain name that identifies the user  File Transfer Protocol (FTP) ◦ An Internet standard that permits file uploading and downloading with other computers on the Internet ◦ Large files are often compressed to save space and time.

 Newsgroups ◦ An online area where people have written discussions about a particular subject. ◦ The entire collections of Internet newsgroups are called Usenet.  Message Boards ◦ Are easier to read because they do not require a newsreader.  Mailing List ◦ A group of names and addresses give a single name. One message is sent to people on the list. You must subscribe to the list.

 Web Publishing  Popular Web Page Software  Popular Programming Languages  Required Hardware

1. Plan a Web site 2. Analyze and Design the site 3. Create the Web site 4. Deploy the Web site 5. Maintain the Web site

 Macromedia Dreamweaver  Macromedia Flash  FrontPage  Adobe GoLive  Lotus FastSite

 HTML  JavaScript  Java  Perl C++  VBScript

 Digital Camera  Scanner  Sound Card  Microphone  Webcam

 A meeting between two or more geographically separated people who use a network or the Internet to transmit audio and video.  Requires video conferencing software along with a microphone, speakers, and a video camera attached to a computer  As you speak, members hear your voice on their speakers.  Any image in front of the camera will appear on the screen  A whiteboard is another window on the screen that displays notes and drawings on all participant’s screens.

 More business meeting, corporate training, and education classes will be conducted as video conferences as the cost of the hardware and software for video conferencing decreases.  Users with high-speed broadband Internet connections experience a much better video performance.

 Netiquette  Popular Emoticons  Popular Acronyms  Copyright Information

Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like them to treat you

 Keep messages brief and use proper grammar and spelling  Be polite, avoid offensive language  Avoid sending or posting flames, abusive or insulting messages  Avoid sending spam or junk  Do not us all caps (shouting)  Use emoticons to express emotions  Use abbreviations and acronyms  Clearly identify a spoiler, which is a message that reveals a solution or ending.

 Follow guidelines for , news rooms and chat rooms (previous slide)  Read the FAQ (frequently asked questions)  Do not assume material is accurate or up-to-date  Never read anyone’s private

Emoticons-used to express emotions  :) smile  :( frown  :l indifferent  :\ undecided  :0 surprised  ;) wink Acronyms-used to abbreviate Chats  BTW – by the way  FYI – for your info.  FWIW –for what it is worth  IMO – in my opinion  TTFN – ta ta for now  TYVM – thank you very much  AFK – away from keyboard  BBS – be back soon  BRB – be right back  - grin  L8R – later  TTYL – talk to you later  TY – Thank you

 A copyright protects any tangible form or expression  Piracy is the illegal copying of software, music or movies  Public fair use gives the public the right to use some copyrighted information