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Types of communication
Audio
Presentation
Leaflet
Collaboration Tools
Infographic
Newsletter
Report
Social Media
Video
Voice over Internet protocol
Website
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Posts may not be seen
used by millions of people so posts are likely to be read
Allows users from over the world to come together on video calls
Reliant on strong Internet connection from everyone
Reliant on the internet
Allows more then one user to work on a project
May not be read
Summaries infomation
May be hard for people with hearing difficulties to hear.
Information can be shared instanly
Only as good as the presenter
shows the information verbally and non-verbally
cannot be used for complex information
Can sum up information
may not be read because it is too long
Great way to share detailed information
can lack personal elements
Great for sharing information with lot's of people
Can be expensive to make
Can be combined with other collbration tools
Can be adapted for the audience
Can be shared easily on a range of platforms
Adaptive and accessible to all
Reliant on an internet connection
Information may be inaccurate or outdated
Tailored to suit the intended audience
May need to be a specialist to understand the content
Takes time to create
Information can be misinterpreted
Information not easily accessible for some audiences
Good at attracting attention
Easily adjusted and shared with the audience
Allows for group calls
Cheap
Reliant on everyone having the same software
Global method that has no or low costs
Not always accurate
Reliant on the internet
Not always read
Takes time to make
Can be cheap to create
Is adapted for the intended audience
Time and costs are saved
Can be isolating
People are more productive
Can be ignored or disposed of
Do not have a long term impact
Cost effective to create and distribute
Can be tailored to the intended audience
Can contain both images and text
Contents and format can be adjusted to fit the intended audience
Limited by location unless streamed live ir recorded
Files can be coped with ease
Not interactive
Some people prefer images as refernce
Dependant on Audio quality
Desktop Publishing
Range of customizable font tools to adapt the text to the audience
Pages are organised - orders in which they appear are clearly labeled
Objects like shapes, tables and drawings can be inserted to improve the layout of information. Objects can be moved freely
Wide variety of pre-designed templates to adapt to the document
Margins included to help know where the edge of the paper is
Standard office applications
Word processors have similar tools to desktop publishing in that a user can edit a range of pre-designed templates to suit the document
However it is not as flexible with moving images or objects like tables or shapes
Presentation software has tools to create a good presentation including the abilities to add multimedia like images or videos as well as transition
Intended to make presentations and has tools available to achieve such task
Digital Device
Smart TV
Can connect to the internet
Can watch TV and streaming services
Smartphone
Can instantly connect to the internet
HCi which is often Touch screen with virtual key board
Digital cameras and GPS
Can play games
Can install applications for various uses (EG: app to browse social media or an app that shows discounts near you)
Via Internet
Access to streaming services
Access to online games and video conferencing
Access to communication Tools like social media and Email
Access to instant information
Device
Laptop/PC
Tablet
Smartboard
Shares many characteristics with laptops and smartphones
Handy alternative to smartphone however it can't make video calls but it can use VOIP (voice over internet protocol)
Internet connection available both wired and wireless
Can connect peripherals such as extra screens
Can be enhanced by extras like additional storage
Elements can be improved by using extras like a graphics card
Often used in schools and other education areas
The features enhance a presentation such as being able to write on it and having it be converted to text.
Users can interact with the presentation as well as being able to record it to share at a later date