2. DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
The digital communication tools include the
applications available to us on our mobile
phones and computers, such as SMS, instant
messaging, email, videoconference, websites, or
social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, or
Google+. Instant messaging and
videoconference applications include LINE,
Skype, Snap chat, and Facebook Messenger.
DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Digital communication is communication that is
done using electronic devices such as mobile
phones, computers, or tablet. The common
channels of the Internet, text messages, online
news, and chats, or video conferencing may seem
strange to older generations, but many
teenagers use them every day to communicate
with friends and to access information.
> Today’s Digital Age has changed personal and professional communication from being largely
written or face-to-face to being a mix of written communication, images, audio, video, and face-
to-face communication.
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3. DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
Digital devices and tools greatly expand our opportunities to exchange ideas with many people; however,
communicating digitally might carry a higher risk of misunderstanding than talking face-to-face, except
when videoconference is used. When we are interacting face-to-face, we subconsciously observe the cues of
gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions of the other person to maximize the effectiveness of our
understanding.
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4. Characteristics of digital
communication
According to the characteristics of digital communication, there are 8
characteristics of digital communication. The next slide will provides
the explanation of those 8 characteristics of digital communication.
Let’s go to the next slide!
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6. Characteristics of digital communication
> The first characteristic of digital communication
You can choose when and with whom you want to communicate, even if
the person is in a different part of the world. For example, at 10:00
am in your country, you might send a message to a friend in France,
where it is only 5:00 am. That friend can check email or a social media
site after waking up and can reply to you later that day or whenever it
is convenient for him or her.
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8. > The second characteristic of digital communication,
It is very fast. That speed is both good and bad. Messages travel quickly, but
sometimes we may write things that we regret later. Some people reply
quickly without reflecting, and they transfer their reactions into their words,
often displaying emotions such as anger and neglecting spelling or suitable
phrases.
Expressing negative emotions can damage relationships, and spelling errors
may distract from the flow of the intended message and may also lead to
misunderstanding. It is essential to pause and think before writing, especially
if you are feeling emotional or your message could be misinterpreted.
Characteristics of digital communication
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10. Characteristics of digital communication
> The third characteristic of digital
communication,
Verbal communication dominates over
non-verbal communication and that the
contacts are usually short, rather than
the longer and often more meaningful
contacts made in person.
Communication on a digital device is
often limited to the screen and speakers
of your device, giving you limited
information to make a correct
interpretation. Often you must code and
decode text, abbreviations, or emoji's.
When sharing images, you send and
receive just visual messages. Only video
chats and video conferences enable you
to interpret gestures, body language,
and tone of voice, similar to having a
face-to-face conversation. But limits
still remain, since you are removed
from actual human contact.
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11. 4.
it can be copied,
altered, or even
republished
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12. Characteristics of digital communication
> The fourth characteristic of digital
communication,
It can be copied, altered, or even
republished. Each message you write,
each friend you add, and each comment
or picture you share is coded into digital
data and stored on the server of
whatever service you are using, such as
Facebook or LINE. That is a big challenge
for all digital communicators.
You must always be aware that once
uploaded to the Internet, and data can be
retrieved or copied from anywhere. Your
posted words, pictures, or videos will
never be under your control again.
(Textbox: When we speak, our words live
for a few moments. When we write, our
words live forever. –or — Once posted,
always posted. Protect your reputation.)
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13. 5.
you can be in touch with
people who have similar
interests and you would
never meet otherwise
14. Characteristics of digital communication
> The fifth characteristic of digital
communication,
You can be in touch with people who have
similar interests and you would never
meet otherwise. This is a way to socialize
and learn about new ideas at the same
time. For example, you might decide to
join a social networking group that
focuses on the martial art of karate.
Once you have registered with the group,
you will be able to post comments,
images, and videos about the topic. Soon
you will see that people from all over
the world are members of that same
group. Even when people are using
different languages, you can click on the
built-in translation software to
understand the words of a fellow group
member.
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16. > The sixth characteristic of digital communication
It is inexpensive to the user once the person has purchased the electronic
device and paid for any subscription services. Social media and even phone
calls over the Internet are then free of charge. Money can also be saved
because messages do not need to be printed on paper; instead, they can be
stored for a long time on an electronic device. Even books can be downloaded
electronically so that you do not need a paper copy, and then you can read it
any time you have Internet access.
Characteristics of digital communication
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17. 7.
a large amount of
identifying information is
often stored on the device
itself
18. > The seventh characteristic of digital communication
A large amount of identifying information is often stored on the device itself.
Protect your mobile device from theft by keeping it in a safe place and setting
up a password. Make sure that important data, such as contacts, text
messages, and emails are backed up. If your phone, tablet, or laptop is stolen,
your information might be lost to you, and that can be more than an
inconvenience. It is possible that someone else can then access a wide variety
of your stored personal information.
Characteristics of digital communication
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20. Characteristics of digital communication
> The eighth characteristic of digital
communication
It reduces the amount of time we are
prepared to pay attention to things. We
can become so focused on our digital
devices that we no longer pay enough
attention to people and activities around
us. For example, at a café, you may see
friends typing away or checking email,
rather than talking to each other.
Some people say that mobile devices and
the web have invaded our lives in a bad
way, annoying our family and friends,
causing us to be less physically active,
making us feel stressed much of the
time, and reducing the amount of
productive activity. We need to have a
high awareness of how digital tools may
distract us from real human interaction
and important activities.
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22. CONLUSION
1. you can choose when and
with whom you want to
communicate
2. very fast
3. verbal communication
dominates over non-verbal
communication
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Digital communication has becoming a one of the needed things of human
being in this era, there are many kinds of digital communication that is developing such as
mobile phones, computers, or tablet. The common channels of the Internet, text messages,
online news, and chats, or video conferencing. According to that, there are 8
characteristics of digital communication. They are:
4. it can be copied, altered,
or even republished
5. you can be in touch with
people who have similar
interests and you would
never meet otherwise
6. it is inexpensive
7. a large amount of
identifying information is
often stored on the device
itself
8. it reduces the amount of
time we are prepared to
pay attention to things
