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Lesson2 - Introduction To Communications Tools

This document provides an introduction to communication tools. It defines communication as the exchange of information between individuals through symbols, signs or behaviors. A tool is defined as a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task. Communication tools allow synchronous (real-time) communication like chat or video calls, and asynchronous (delayed) communication like email, blogs or forums. The document discusses how information technology and information and communications technology have evolved over time and provides examples of common communication, computing, course management, knowledge sharing, social networking, file conversion and compression tools. It concludes with an activity asking the reader to research learning management systems and course management systems.

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Lesson2 - Introduction To Communications Tools

This document provides an introduction to communication tools. It defines communication as the exchange of information between individuals through symbols, signs or behaviors. A tool is defined as a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task. Communication tools allow synchronous (real-time) communication like chat or video calls, and asynchronous (delayed) communication like email, blogs or forums. The document discusses how information technology and information and communications technology have evolved over time and provides examples of common communication, computing, course management, knowledge sharing, social networking, file conversion and compression tools. It concludes with an activity asking the reader to research learning management systems and course management systems.

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INTRODUCTION TO

COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS
Lesson 2
Topics
• Definition of Communication Tool
• IT and ICT
• Communication tools
What is Communication Tool?
• Communication
– a process by which information is exchanged
between individuals through a common system of
symbols, signs, or behavior
• Tool
– a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a
task
[Merriam-webster dictionary]
Communication Tools
Synchronous Asynchronous
• Google Talk • Email
• Messenger • Blogs
• Skype • Wikis
• Video Messaging • You Tube
• Online Forums
• Audiographics
Evolutions of communications
• Yesterday_today_tomorrow
View the following pictures and formulate a definition of the
term ‘information technology’.
“Information Technology (IT), is the term
used to describe the equipment, hardware
and computer programs (software), that
allows us to access... and present data and
information (Gay and Blades, 2005).”
ICT
Computing Tools
• Word processor
• Spreadsheets
• Presentation software
• Database maintenance
Course Management
• Learning Management System [LMS]
• Course Management System [CMS]
Course Evaluation and Assessment
• e-portfolio
Knowledge Base
• Online Encyclopedias
• Online Libraries
• Online journals
• Online magazines
Social Networking Sites
• Facebook
• Twitter
• MySpace
• Ning
• Orkut
File to File Conversion
• Word to PDF
• Flip4Mac
File Compression
• Winzip
• WinRar
• Truckit
• Stuffit
Technology
• Bluetooth
• iPod
• Portable Video Player
• WebCam
Activity ICT TOOLS
• Research on web about the different LMS and
CMS application that can be used in teaching.
Name atleast 3 LMS and CMS application. Fill
the table below:
LMS and CMS APPLICATION Overview / Description
schoology The only learning management system
(LMS) that connects all the people,
content, and systems that fuel education.
Schoology offers powerful new technology
at all grade levels to organize content,
engage students, and connect to families

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