3 

Characteristics 

of 

Digitalization

1. Ease of manipulation
2. Convergence
3. instant speed

History 

of 

Communication

(5)

1. Written comm.
2. Telephonic comm.
3. Computer-mediated comm.
4. Electronic Conferencing
5. Interconnected communication technologies

• the key word for the future of communication technologies
• It promises to be good news for people aer are not tech savvy
• The connecting of various devices to each other and to the internet so users don't have to independently configure each new system

Controversies about

Personal 

and 

Social media

• How do computers affect thinking?
• Encourage multitasking
• Encourage response to visual stimuli
• Discourage independent, critical thinking
• How do online communities affect social relations?
• Do newer technologies increase productivity

Guidelines 

for living with 

Personal

and 

Social media

• Consciously Manage information flow
• Participate in deciding how to regulate comm. tech.

Telephonic 

and 

Computer Communication

(2 types of Comm.)

• Telephonic comm. is an important comm. technology and allows people to talk accross distances
• Fax machines, email, wi-fi
• Comp-mediated comm. is a major means of personal and business comm.
• Internet, email, wi-fi, electronic conferencing