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NC Digital Media Computing

NC Digital Media Computing. SQA Unit DW7J 11 Social Software E-communication Methods Russell Taylor Lecturer in Computing & Business Studies. Instant Messaging. Different from E-mail Web 2.0 Development Largely Broadband-dependent but some communication possible with dial-up connections

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NC Digital Media Computing

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  1. NC Digital Media Computing SQA Unit DW7J 11 Social Software E-communication Methods Russell Taylor Lecturer in Computing & Business Studies

  2. Instant Messaging • Different from E-mail • Web 2.0 Development • Largely Broadband-dependent but some communication possible with dial-up connections • Messaging in real time • Usually different software used from E-mail client • Functionality overlapping E-mail and extending it: • Audio • Video • File Exchange

  3. What is Instant Messaging • Private Messaging – unless you want to share it • Uses a ‘client’ program e.g. MSN Messenger • Uses ‘Presence Information’ to inform you who is online • IM developed from proper real-time typing (where typos and corrections were seen by the recipient) – like a telephone conversation, to only seeing the last line when a new one is started like an exchange of letters – more like e-mail • Status messages can also be set telling communication group where you are /when you will be online

  4. IM and Where it Came From • Bulletin Boards / Usenet • MSN / Yahoo Chat • Allows use of a contacts list • Normally one-to-one • With use of Groups chat can be extended but usually only text can be transmitted

  5. Skype & MSN Audio • Advantages • Make free telephone calls – worldwide • Need same clients operating at either end • Can include multiple people at same time • Useful for like-minded groups to keep in touch • Clubs • Workmates • University Alumni • Friends and Relatives

  6. Skype & MSN Audio (2) • Disadvantages • Both people need to be using same system • Both need to be using system at same time • ‘Conferences’ can be risky – with fraudsters and other criminals lurking looking for information from you e.g. to steal identity

  7. IM – Video at College • Used to be expensive to set-up infrastructure • Now cheap and easy to use • Equipment required: • Web Cam • PC • Internet Connection – preferably Broadband • Example shown: Marratech

  8. IM - Video at Home • Windows Live Messenger – free • Videophone calls free • Tour of Windows Live Messenger • Functions: • Free video and voice calls • Share files and Folders • Offline and text messaging • Unlike Skype – landline and mobile calls are supported, text messaging to mobiles. Music and photos can be shared by dragging & dropping!

  9. Tasks • In a Word table • Review the online demos of latest version of MSN Messenger • List the features of the latest version of MSN Messenger in this new Word table • Create hyperlinks to on-line demos and useful pages in your table • Keep this for your Portfolio

  10. Chat • Full Name ‘Internet Relay Chat’ or IRC • Available since 1988 • Part of the Internet that predates the WWW • Lets users communicate simultaneously • Hidden dangers – identity fraud • See www.chatdanger.com for advice on Internet Safety

  11. Facilities of Chat Room • Joining – existing Chat room for shared interests • If none - start a new Chat room • Post comments, invite comments • Respond to others comments • Invite on-line users to join in a private chat

  12. Wiki and Moodle ‘Chat’ • Discussion forums • Respond to invite • Practice use of Wiki Discussion • Practice use of Moodle Discussion

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