ict topic 3

• What are the types of contemporary social media?

  Social Media Sites, Instant Messaging, Blogs/Vlogs, Wikis, Podcasts, Video Conferencing, Discussion Forums
• What is a wiki?

  A text-based website for collaborative editing
• What is a podcast?

  A series of audio episodes on a topic
• What is the main feature of instant messaging?

  Messages are sent in real-time
• What roles do clients and servers play in instant messaging?

  Clients hold the program; servers process login
• What is video conferencing?

  A live audio-visual connection over the internet
• What are the advantages of video conferencing for employees working from home?

  • Reduces travel costs
  • Reduces travel time
  • Better work/life balance
  • Collaborative working is feasible
• What are the disadvantages of video conferencing for employees working from home?

  • Security issues
  • Technical issues
  • Difficult to motivate employees
  • Lack of face-to-face interaction
• What does VoIP stand for?

  Voice Over Internet Protocol
• What is the benefit of using VoIP for video conferencing?

  Utilizes existing infrastructure and devices
• What is a codec used for in VoIP/video conferencing?

  To encode and decode analogue signals
• Why use a codec in video conferencing?

  It compresses video files for faster transmission
• How can social media be used in a classroom setting?

  • Encourages participation in discussions
  • Boosts social skills and confidence
  • Addresses issues in a comfortable environment
  • Reduces disruption during class
  • Develops internet safety skills
  • Improves writing skills
  • Fosters global connections
• How can social media be used to communicate with friends and family?

  • Tagging locations
  • Sharing photos and files
  • Sending group messages
  • Using VoIP options
• How can social media be used to promote a business?

  • Free product advertising
  • PPC advertising
  • Use of hashtags
  • Customer reviews
  • Instant messaging with customers
  • Creating polls for feedback
  • Posting direct links to websites
• What are the types of contemporary social media?

  Social Media Sites, Instant Messaging, Blogs/Vlogs, Wikis, Podcasts, Video Conferencing, Discussion Forums
• What is a wiki?

  A text-based website for collaborative editing
• What is a podcast?

  A series of audio episodes on a topic
• What characterizes instant messaging?

  Real-time messages and group chats
• What are the client and server roles in instant messaging?

  Clients hold the program; servers process logins
• What is video conferencing?

  A live audio-visual connection over the internet
• What are the advantages of video conferencing for employees working from home?

  • Reduces travel costs
  • Reduces travel time
  • Improves work/life balance
  • Enables collaborative working
• What does VoIP stand for?

  Voice Over Internet Protocol
• What is the benefit of using VoIP?

  Utilizes existing infrastructure for communication
• What is a codec used for?

  To encode and decode signals for transmission
• Why use a codec in video conferencing?

  It compresses video files for faster transmission
• How can social media be used in a classroom?

  • Encourages participation in discussions
  • Boosts social skills and confidence
  • Addresses issues in a comfortable environment
  • Reduces disruption during class
  • Develops internet safety skills
  • Improves writing skills
  • Fosters global connections
• How can social media be used to communicate with friends and family?

  • Tagging locations
  • Sharing photos and files
  • Sending group messages
  • Using VoIP options
• How can social media promote a business?

  • Free product advertising
  • PPC advertising
  • Use of hashtags
  • Customer reviews
  • Instant messaging with customers
  • Polls for feedback
  • Direct website links
• What is an online community?

  A virtual group communicating online
• What is netiquette?

  The rules for online behavior
• What is an online profile?

  A web page representing a user's presence
• What is an avatar?

  An icon representing a person online
• What is a virtual world?

  A computer-simulated representation of a world
• What does VLE stand for?

  Virtual Learning Environment
• What are the features of a VLE?

  • Resource sharing
  • Instant messaging
  • Automatic marking of assessments
  • Instant feedback
  • Discussion forums
  • Video conferencing
• What are the benefits of a VLE for teachers?

  • Tracking student progress
  • Setting up groups/forums
  • Enabling collaborative work
  • Accessing resources from home
  • Real-time communication
  • Website filtering
  • Parental access
• What are the drawbacks of a VLE for teachers?

  • Technical issues
  • Discipline challenges
  • Lack of face-to-face interaction
• What are the benefits of a VLE for students?

  • Participation in online discussions
  • Access to course notes/resources
  • Ability to ask questions via email
• What are the drawbacks of a VLE for students?

  • Technical issues
  • Difficulty staying motivated
  • Lack of face-to-face interaction