you if you need to work on a file that you have saved on its hard drive, cloud computing gives us the privilege to access our files anywhere and anytime, without a personal computer. Another technical application that is useful for communicating is Google Hangouts. Google Hangouts is much like Skype in that it utilizes video calling and video conferencing between two or more individuals or groups, however, Hangouts has certain features such as computer-to-phone calling and supports up to 10 people in one video chat for free – services that Skype charges in their Skype Premium plan. Ultimately, it would seem that Hangouts would be the cheapest and most versatile software to use, however, the variety of other communication software made available such as Skype gives us something that we did not have previously – choices. By having choices, we are free to choose whatever mode of communication works best for us or for an organization.
A question to ask ourselves in light of all these technological advances is this: how do communication technologies affect behavior? Before we can begin to answer this question, we must first understand what information communication technology (ICT) is – a term …show more content…
Parallel with this ideal is the impatience that follows when there is physical face to face communication - the speed of which we receive information and messages with electronic media gives us the impression that other forms of communication should be just as fast. We expect immediacy and answers quickly, and when there is inflated small talk or "beating around the bush" in conversation, we easily become frustrated at the lack of urgency with workplace matters at hand. Moreover, when much of communication is done through a screen, people may develop unmet social needs; the comforts of socialization are then sacrificed for detached
A question to ask ourselves in light of all these technological advances is this: how do communication technologies affect behavior? Before we can begin to answer this question, we must first understand what information communication technology (ICT) is – a term …show more content…
Parallel with this ideal is the impatience that follows when there is physical face to face communication - the speed of which we receive information and messages with electronic media gives us the impression that other forms of communication should be just as fast. We expect immediacy and answers quickly, and when there is inflated small talk or "beating around the bush" in conversation, we easily become frustrated at the lack of urgency with workplace matters at hand. Moreover, when much of communication is done through a screen, people may develop unmet social needs; the comforts of socialization are then sacrificed for detached