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About Digital Communication
About Digital Communication
There are seemingly endless amounts of social media and communicating tools in the digital world. The internet opens up so many opportunities to communicate with people all over the world, but how we use these tools is very important. Are you communicating respectfully? Are you able to communicate your thoughts and emotions effectively? If you are a parent, are you making sure your children are safe in their digital communications?
University of Derby (2018) Explaining digital communication, collaboration and participation
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Digital Communication At A Glance
Digital Communication At A Glance
This video created by the University of Derby gives us a great glance at how digital communication is used, as well as some great examples of it. How do you communicate online? What is your most frequently used tool or site?
Digital Communication Video
What is Digital Communication? How is it used and what do I need to be aware of when using it? This video will cover all that and more!
Digital Communication is one of the main methods of communication in today's world. Writing letters has become a thing of the past. Now most commonly, text, social media, or email are the communication methods people use from day to day. These modern day methods of communication are made-up of digital technology. Digital Communication provides people with opportunities to see and communicate with one another through cell phones, tablets, computers, or any other smart device. In the article on "Mastering Digital Communication in the Workplace", Powell describes each of these communication platforms in-depth while also discussing five characteristics that set them apart from the traditional methods. More frequent interaction, more participation, more decentralization, more egalitarian and less hierarchical. These five things separate digital communication from traditional in Powell's eyes.(Powell, 2020)
Digital Communication Platforms Over the Past 14 Years
Digital Communication Platforms Over the Past 14 Years
Without even looking at data, it is easy to imagine a great increase of digital use. When looking at the data compiled by Hillyer, M. for the World Economic Forum, it is amazing to see how much growth has happened in the digital world in such a relatively short amount of time. The fact that in just ten years, Facebook went from zero users to almost 2.5 billion is a testament to how valuable people find digital communication and outreach.
Three Tips for Professional Communication
Keep your audience in mind - Are you emailing your boss? Are you sending a post out to clients?
Make your message clear and simple - Be sure to say what you mean so that the message is not misconstrued
Check that your message relays the appropriate tone - written messages are more difficult to convey tone
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