Communication in The Digital Age
Communication in The Digital Age
Communication
in the Digital Age
Purposive Communication
By: Group 3
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Communication in the Digital Age
● Types of communication in a digital world
• With the use of smartphones, social media, video • The internet has made information readily
calls, and messaging apps, we can now available at our fingertips. We can now access
communicate instantly with people across the news, research, and educational resources
globe. instantly, allowing us to communicate and share
knowledge more effectively.
• The internet has provided us with a platform to • Technology has transformed the way we
communicate on a global scale. We can share collaborate with others. We can now work on
information, ideas, and opinions with people projects remotely, share documents in real-time,
from different cultures and backgrounds, and collaborate with colleagues from different
fostering a sense of global community. locations.
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• The use of technology in communication can lead • Technology can pose privacy concerns in
to a deterioration of language skills. communication. With the increasing use of social
media and online platforms, personal
information can be easily accessed and shared
• Technology can sometimes overshadow • without consent.
The constant connectivity and notifications from
traditional cultures and customs. With the technology can be distracting and divert
globalization of communication, there is a risk of attention from real-life interactions. People may
homogenization, where dominant cultures and become overly reliant on technology for
languages prevail, potentially eroding the communication, leading to reduced face-to-face
diversity and uniqueness of local cultures. interactions and a potential decline in social
skills.
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What is communication?
- Means of sending or receiving information, such as phone lines or
computers
What is etiquette?
- The set of rules or customs that control accepted behavior.
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Communication Etiquettes:
1.Choosing the appropriate communication channel for the purpose
and audience - Emails, Phone calls or meeting.
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Email Etiquette
1. Use a clear, professional subject 6. You don't always have to "reply
line. all“.
2. Proofread every email you send. 7. Reply to your emails.
3. Write your email before entering 8. Include a signature block.
the recipient email address. 9. Use the appropriate level of
4. Double check if you have the formality.
correct recipient. 10. Keep emails brief and to the
5. Ensure you CC (carbon copy) all point
relevant recipients.
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Email Etiquette
Example of a bad email:
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: ________
—
Mr. James,
I cannot attend the class tomorrow. I need to visit my physician because
my stomach has been hurting for three days in a row. Could you send the
homework to this email?
Annie Summers
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What’s wrong with it?
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Missed class. Question about homework, Section H001
—
Dear Mr. Butler,
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend your Chemistry class tomorrow. I have
a physician’s appointment. I will get the assignment from my classmates to be
ready for the next class. If there is any additional information to read on the
topic, could you please advise where I can find it?
I really appreciate any help you can provide.
Kind regards,
Annie Summers
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Texting Etiquette
The 10 do’s and don’ts
An example of these impacts is the use of abbreviations, emojis and the hashtag.
Abbreviations like "LOL" (laughing out loud), "BRB" (be right back) and "OMG"
(oh my god) are used to make communication easier. Emojis (🙂😡😢😱🤔) are used to
convey emotions or ideas. And the hashtag (#) which is used to categorize content to
make it more discoverable.
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Communication Protocols
● Communication protocol is a system of rules that allows two
or more entities of a communications system to transmit
information via any variation of a physical quantity.