Modern Digital Skills - Chapter 7

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of online communication related to interpersonal interactions?

  • Lack of face-to-face communication (correct)
  • Greater collaboration opportunities
  • Enhanced networking capabilities
  • Increased accessibility to diverse viewpoints

What is a potential health concern associated with prolonged virtual meetings?

  • Negative impacts on productivity and health (correct)
  • Reduction in screen time
  • Enhanced mental well-being
  • Increased physical activity

How does misinterpretation of tone and intent affect online communication?

  • It increases the risk of misunderstanding (correct)
  • It can lead to increased understanding
  • It enhances clarity in messaging
  • It causes decreased risk of miscommunication

What is a significant technical challenge in organizing meetings across different time zones?

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What privacy concern arises from online communication?

<p>Access to sensitive information by unauthorized users (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant advantage of online communication for teams?

<p>It enables teams to exchange ideas and support each other. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of online communication?

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What is an important aspect of netiquette in online communication?

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Which technical challenge can negatively impact online communication?

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How can online communication impact productivity and health?

<p>It encourages a sedentary lifestyle due to excessive screen time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant advantage of online communication in a collaborative environment?

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Which option best represents a common disadvantage of online communication?

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In the context of online communication, what is netiquette primarily concerned with?

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What technical challenge often hinders effective online collaboration?

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Flashcards

Teamwork benefits

Teams collaborating on projects lead to time and resource savings, plus increased productivity.

Idea exchange

Sharing ideas within a team helps solve problems more effectively.

Knowledge sharing

Teams learn from each other, expanding their overall understanding.

Mutual support

Team members help each other, improving project completion and morale.

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Efficient work

Teams collaborating can accomplish tasks more quickly and effectively, resulting in higher productivity

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Virtual Meeting Challenges

Virtual meetings can present various challenges, including a lack of face-to-face interaction, privacy and security concerns, health risks, increased miscommunication, and time zone differences.

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Missing Nonverbal Cues

Without face-to-face communication, nonverbal cues like facial expressions and body language are absent, making it harder to understand emotions and intentions.

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Privacy and Security Risks

Shared information and sensitive data can be accessed by unauthorized individuals in virtual meetings, posing privacy and security risks.

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Health Concerns with Virtual Meetings

Spending hours in virtual meetings can lead to health problems like eye strain, neck pain, and decreased productivity.

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Miscommunication in Virtual Meetings

Text-based communication, such as emails and messages, can lead to misinterpretations of tone and intent, increasing the risk of misunderstandings.

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Online Communication

Exchanging information using digital platforms like email, instant messaging, or video conferencing.

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Online Collaboration Tools

Software applications that facilitate teamwork, like shared documents, video chats, and project management platforms.

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Advantages of Online Communication

Benefits include accessibility from anywhere, reduced travel costs, and reaching a wider audience.

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Disadvantages of Online Communication

Challenges include potential for misunderstandings, lack of non-verbal cues, and security risks.

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Effective Online Communication

Clear and concise writing, active listening, and using appropriate channels for different situations.

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Study Notes

Modern Digital Skills - Chapter 7: Ethical Online Communication, Collaboration, and Relationship Management

  • Online Communication and Collaboration: Includes text-based (email, discussion forums, messaging), audio (voice calls, voice messages), video (online meetings, conferences, screen/application sharing, gaming), and social media (text, images, video). Collaboration tools include online teleconferencing (Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams) and file-sharing (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive).

Advantages of Online Communication

  • Cost Efficiency: Members can work from home, eliminating travel costs.
  • Time Efficiency and Flexibility: No need for physical locations or scheduled meetings.
  • Skill Development: Online tools develop digital skills.
  • Diverse and Virtual Learning Community: Facilitates collaboration and learning among geographically dispersed learners.
  • Time, Resource Savings and Productivity: Teams can exchange ideas and knowledge efficiently, saving time.

Disadvantages of Online Communication

  • Technical Limitations: Connection problems, delays.
  • Lack of Face-to-Face Communication: Limited nonverbal cues.
  • Privacy and Security Risks: Shared information may be vulnerable to unauthorized access.
  • Health Concerns: Excessive virtual meetings can impact productivity and health.
  • Increased Risk of Miscommunication: Tone and intent can be difficult to interpret.
  • Time Zone Differences: Scheduling meetings can be challenging across multiple time zones.

Ethics of Online Communication

  • Netiquette: Set of rules for respectful and professional online communication. Treat others as you would in real life, be mindful, consider your content before posting.
  • Freedom of Speech: Restrictions exist regarding defamation, hate speech and discrimination, cyberbullying and cyberstalking, anonymity, and irresponsible content creation.

Ethics of Technical Writing

  • Plagiarism: Stealing a person's ideas or writing and presenting them as one's own.
  • Citation and Reference List: Essential for giving credit to original authors and avoiding plagiarism. Properly cite sources.
  • Articles and Journals: Scholarly publications on specific topics, reviewed and assessed before publishing.
  • Citation Styles (Example): APA (author last name, year) and IEEE (numbered list).

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