Year 10 - Computing
Tools for communication
IT and the world of work
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Unit Summary
Pupils must be able to identify how the modern structure of the workplace will impact their future lives. This unit will facilitate a deeper comprehension of the methods employed by organisations and the impact the use of IT in the working environment has on all stakeholders.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify and compare a range of digital communication tools appropriate for different workplace scenarios.
Key Notes
- Common digital communication tools include email, instant messaging, video conferencing and file sharing platforms.
- Synchronous communication is communication that happens in real time.
- Asynchronous communication is communication that doesn't require both parties to be present at the same time.
Vocabulary To Learn
- synchronous: communication that happens in real time
- asynchronous: communication that doesn't happen in real time or require both parties to be present at the same time
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Synchronous communication tools are better than asynchronous communication tools.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Common digital communication tools include email, instant messaging, video conferencing and file sharing platforms. Synchronous communication is communication that happens in real time.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'synchronous'
communication that happens in real time. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: Synchronous communication tools are better than asynchronous communication tools. Correction: Neither type of communication can be deemed better than the other overall. Some forms of communication will suit different tasks better than others.
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