EDU 103: Development and resources in educational technology. Topics E-communication-: Forums Blogs Bulletin boards Social networks Webinar Presented by, Priya Johnson B.EdSocialScience

PRACTICUM ON

Communication by electronic means especially over computer networks.Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 defines:

“Any transfer of signs, writing ,images ,sounds, data or intelligence of any nature transmitted in whole or in part by a wire ,radio ,electronic magnetic, photo electronic or photo optical system that affects inter state or foreign commerce.”

E-COMMUNICATION

TYPES OF E-COMMUNICATION Telephone Fax Email Teleconferencing Instant Messaging Social Networking Skype Text messaging Video Conferencing Blogs

An Internet forum, or message board, is an online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages.

Forums are web applications that manage user generated content.

A forum is hierarchical or tree-like in structure: forum – sub forum – topic – thread –reply

Here, people with common interest share ideas

Main purpose of a forum is to exchange open messages

Forums also tend to create bonds between members.

Most forums are governed by general codes of conduct which are guarded by moderators.

Forum software is freely available (phpBB,SFM)

Blogs are found on the Internet. The term “blog” is short for web log.

A blog is a series of entries, or posts created by someone, stored in chronological order, are searchable, and allows readers to comment on your content. The first “blogger” was a man named Dave Winer and his blog

Scripting News has been in existence since 1994; you can find it at www.scripting.com

Blog Examples- Simms Real Estate Blog: http://blog.ssimms.com. CassandraRea Blog: http://coachcassandra.wordpress.com/

A social networking service is an online service, or website that focuses on building and reflecting of social relations among people.These people are connected through same interest or

networks.Most social network services are web-based and provide

means for users to interact over the Internet, such as e-mail and instant messaging.

Social networking can be done mainly in 3 ways :

1. Social Networking Websites

2. Instant Messaging Services

3. Video Calling

A bulletin board ( pin board, or noticeboard, ) is a surface intended for the posting of public messages, for example, to advertise items wanted or for sale, announce events, or provide information.Internet forums replacement for traditional bulletin boards.

Online bulletin boards are sometimes referred to as message boards. The terms bulletin board, message board and even Internet forum are interchangeable, although often one bulletin board or message board can contain a number of Internet forums or discussion groups. An online board can serve the same purpose as a physical bulletin board.

A webinar is conference, meeting, or presentation conducted on the Internet .

Related terms include:

Web conference Online meeting Web-based meeting Net meeting Virtual meeting Webcast

Why use webinar?Participate from anywhereTravel is not required Collaborative and interactiveLive in real time Secure accessProfessionalWeb-based software with small local downloads.

A key feature of a Webinar is its interactive elements -- the ability to give, receive and discuss information.