TA5.1

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Information may be inaccurate or outdated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