8.3 Technology in Communication

• What are examples of social media platforms mentioned in the study material?

  Facebook and Twitter
• The Internet is a global network for information sharing
• The term 'digital' relates to electronic technology
• Match the category with its term and description:

  Devices ↔️ Smartphone

  Platforms ↔️ Social media

  Connectivity ↔️ Internet
• What is a smartphone described as in the study material?

  Mobile phone with advanced capabilities
• Social media platforms are used for online social interaction
• Order the following communication tools based on their primary advantages:

  1️⃣ Email: Professional and reliable

  2️⃣ Video Conferencing: Face-to-face interaction

  3️⃣ Smartphones: Portable and versatile

  4️⃣ Social Media: Wide reach and real-time updates
• What are two disadvantages of using social media as a communication tool?

  Privacy concerns and misinformation
• Video conferencing requires a stable internet connection for effective use.
• Over-reliance on technology can reduce face-to-face interaction
• What is one disadvantage of technology in communication related to its reach?

  Spread of misinformation
• Technology has changed how we share information and connect with others.
• Social media and smartphones are key drivers of the impact of technology on communication habits.
• One effect of technology on communication is increased speed and accessibility
• Match the aspect of communication with its state before and after technology:

  Speed ↔️ Letters took days/weeks || Instant messaging and emails

  Accessibility ↔️ Limited by location || Global connectivity

  Information Sharing ↔️ Physical documents || Quick digital sharing
• How did people communicate before the advent of instant messaging and emails?

  Letters
• Global connectivity allows people to communicate regardless of their location.
• What is the primary tool for quick digital sharing of information?

  Instant messaging
• People now use smartphones to communicate instantly, rather than writing letters
• What are two examples of social media platforms?

  Facebook and Twitter
• Smartphones are mobile devices primarily used for communication.
• The Internet is a global network for information sharing
• What does the term "digital" relate to in communication technology?

  Electronic technology
• Match the category with its term and description:

  Devices ↔️ Smartphone || Mobile phone with advanced capabilities

  Platforms ↔️ Social media || Online platforms for social interaction
• What is the Internet?

  Global network for information sharing
• *Digital* refers to electronic technology
• Match the category with the term:

  Devices ↔️ Smartphone

  Platforms ↔️ Social media
• Social media platforms include Facebook and Twitter
• What is the primary purpose of the Internet?

  Information sharing
• A smartphone is a mobile phone with advanced capabilities
• What is a computer used for?

  Processing information
• The Internet provides global connectivity for information sharing
• Understanding these terms is fundamental to the role of technology in modern communication
• What are the advantages of social media as a communication tool?

  Wide reach, real-time updates
• Smartphones are versatile but can be distracting
• Why is email considered reliable for communication?

  Professional and formal
• Video conferencing requires a stable internet connection
• What is one disadvantage of instant communication in terms of speed?

  Misunderstandings due to lack of context
• Accessibility in communication technology can lead to reduced face-to-face interaction
• What is one efficiency-related disadvantage of technology in communication?

  Security and privacy risks