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Communications and Collaboration. Exploring communication methods. People with whom you are corresponding and the topic of the correspondence determine the method of electronic communication. E-Mail. Should be used when: the correspondence might need a paper trail
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Exploring communication methods • People with whom you are corresponding and the topic of the correspondence determine the method of electronic communication.
E-Mail Should be used when: • the correspondence might need a paper trail • the correspondence covers multiple points • the correspondence needs to be accessed frequently
Instant messaging / Texting • Best used when correspondence needs to be accessed in real time. • Can send and receive messages from: • Computer • Smart phone • Other mobile device
Teleconferencing • Permit the live exchange and sharing of information between two or more people • Can be audio or video • Allow groups of people to communicate with each other online
Advantages of electronic communication • Not restricted to a specific place and time • Can use text and graphics • Instantaneous • Communication can be • one to one • one to many • many to many
Advantages continued • Cost is minimal or free • Access is available from various devices • Forwarding and routing of messages can be done in an instant
Group Communication options • File sharing • Blogs • Wikis • Discussion boards • All of these options enable groups of people to contribute and receive information quickly with the ability to comment and see everyone’s comments.
Electronic communication problems • Electronic communication is not without problems • Discussion of the most common issues follow:
Lost internet connection • To take advantage of the communication options you must be connected to the internet. • There will be times when you lose your internet connection and Windows includes a troubleshooter for lost connection • If the troubleshooter does not fix problem you may need to contact your internet service provider
E-mail software problems • Service provider’s connection could be down • Often waiting a few minutes to send or receive messages solves the problem
Common Problems with downloading and viewing email • The size of the attachment might be the problem • The virus software may detect issues with attachment • Issue could be with the type of message—advertising or unrecognizable documents