1. Computer-Assisted Communication
CHAPTER 10
Computer-Assisted Communication

2. OBJECTIVES
Identify the components needed to establish computer-assisted communication
Describe computer communication modalities
Identify security threats when using
Send messages and attachments
Join an electronic discussion group
Access newsgroups, bulletin boards, chat rooms and online social networking communities

3. Components Needed for Computer-Assisted Communication
Sender and receiver must have appropriate hardware, software and connection
Network
Consists of all computers and related devices that are connected together
Electronic Mail
is a way to send messages to others electronically
Header and the body

4. UNL Date From To CC Subject Includes date and time message was sent
Identifies the sender’s address and name To
Identifies the receiver’s address and name CC
Identifies other people who will receive a copy of the message
Subject
Topic discussed in the

5. Email Addresses The User ID The “at” Symbol (@) The User’s Domain
Distribution List

6. Email Etiquette (Netiquette)
Start the message with a greeting
Include only what is appropriate for others to read
Be clear and concise
Keep it short
Always specify the content of the message
Never type in all capital letters

7. Email Etiquette (Netiquette)
Make the message well presented
Respect copyright
Avoid flaming
Sign the message
Do not send chain letters

8. Email Attachments A file sent along with an email message
Inserting attachments
Reading attachments
Safe Practices
At least 80% of U.S. Population access Internet at home
Phishing Scams can lead to identity theft

9. Collaboration and Discussion Groups
Online Tools for Collaboration
Electronic Discussion Groups
Discussion group software application
To subscribe
Joining an Electronic Discussion Group
Address the message to appropriate address
Put no other information in the header
Type “subscribe”
Put no other information in the body

10. Collaboration and Discussion Groups
Attempt to subscribe is unsuccessful
Attempt to subscribe is successful
Participation time in the listserve and when it will be decreased
Posting and Message to a list
Send message to the list’s address
Put topic in the subject line
Use appropriate Netiquette
Always sign the message

11. Discussion Groups Internet Conferencing Chat
Register as required by the chat room
Log in and read the messages in current section
Participate when you are ready

12. Wikis Select a group coordinator Establish clear rules
Keep a copy of all deleted materials
Establish clear rules for deadlines
Have a backup plan
Be sure teacher is comfortable with rules

13. Online Social Networking
VoIP
Acronym stands for Voice over Internet Protocol
Document Sharing
Groups work together on common document from separate spaces
Online Social Networking
Web-based services allowing users to construct a personal connection