UNIT1: Description of E-Communication
1. WHAT IS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION?
Electronic communication refers to any data, information, words, photos, emojis, and symbols that are sent electronically to one or more people. This can be done through emails, social media, newsgroups, chat rooms, video conferencing, instant messaging, phone, and fax.
2. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES
Electronic communication device refers to any type of computerized device with software that can compose, read, or send any electronic message using radio or optical systems. An electronic message can be a text message, an email, an instant message such as WhatsApp, a blog, or even access to an internet site. It can consist of signs and signals.
EMAIL
Email allows users to send messages and files over the internet. One of the best things about email is that you do not have to wait for weeks to receive it. This type of mail arrives moments after it has been sent.
It can be used in the following ways:
- Keeping in touch with friends and family
- Sending files as attachments to another person
- Sending marketing messages to potential clients
INSTANT MESSAGING
Instant messaging is an online chat that allows you to exchange text messages, symbols, pictures, and even documents in real time over the internet. It also allows you to see if a friend or co-worker is online and apart from sending text messages and files, you can also enjoy video and voice chats
VIDEO MESSAGING
Video messaging is an easy way to make inexpensive phone calls anywhere in the world and from your computer. It does not even require a very fast internet connection. Many instant messaging and chat services have voice chat and allow you to talk to friends who are online. Video chat lets you see and hear friends, family, or clients in real time. Whether you are talking to a friend or someone at work, video chat can add a personal touch to your chats.
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