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| The coming together of two or more disparate disciplines or technologies. |
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| An online meeting between two or more people. |
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| Face-to-face communication over long distances using video and computer technology. |
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| Using computers, networks, and other technology to extend the educational process beyond the walls of school, connecting student and faculty at remote locations. |
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| Working from home by modem, as do many programmers, accountants, and other information workers. |
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| PDA (Personal Digital Assitant) |
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| A pocket-sized computer used to organize appointments, tasks, notes, contacts, and other personal information. Sometimes called handheld computer or palmtop computer. Many include additional software and hardware for wireless communication |
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| An electronic telecommunications device connected to a wireless communications network through radio wave or satellite transmissions |
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| Technology that enables computers to serve as speaker-phones, answering machines, and complete voice mail systems. |
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| A protocol that allows the internet to be used to make voice telephone calls. |
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| Satellite based radio broadcast service commonly used by consumers in automobiles. |
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| Television that processes information through a binary code rather than an analog signal. |
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| GPS (Global Positioning System) |
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| A defense department system with 24 satellites that can pinpoint any location on the Earth. |
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| Advantages of Teleconferences |
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- Makes long distance meetings possible; saves money and time
- Enables decisions to evolve over time
- Emphasizes the message over the messanger
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| Disadvantages of Teleconferences |
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- Vulnerable to network glitches and machine failures
- Vulnerable to security breaches
- Filters out human components of communication (eye contact, hand gestures, etc)
- Time zones must be considered
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| Advantages of Tellecommuting |
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- Flexibility of schedule
- Save commute time and money
- Better for the environment
- Can determine your own ergonomics
- Saves office expenses
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| Disadvantages of Telecommuting |
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- Must be disciplined in time management
- Must avoid distractoins at home
- Lack of socializatoin with co-workers
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| Why change to digital television |
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- Data signals stay consistent over distances
- More data can be transmitted
- Digital devices can communicate with each other
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