The Internet is a global system of interconnected computers that connect different networks together and each network communicates the wide range of private, public, business and government sub networks. The creation of internet went back to 1960s where it was developed as a part of the United States military research. Nowadays, internet makes the working hours and its location more flexible than in the past, particularly through the wireless network which supports some devices like mobile phones and laptops. Moreover, with the increasing and the extensive use of internet especially during the last ten years major developments have taken place in the field of communication. However, this rapidly growing invention has had a controversial effect on the way people communicate. For the purposes of this essay I will carefully discuss some of the effects of computer on the people’s attitude, both positive and negative, toward communication.
Many researchers examined the effect of internet on communication, and others investigated and made comparisons between different types of internet- mediated communications against another, for instance, email versus chat. Some people argue that numerous positive changes have happened in the ways of communication between individuals since the internet has been developed. First is the cost effectiveness of internet, internet is no longer an expensive appliance; it has become an everyday appliance for large proportion of individuals all over the world. The cost is one of the major advantages of internet; it is much cheaper for people to communicate through internet than using phones or letters.
One form of the internet based communication is videoconferences that are commonly used by doctors in...
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...o- face conversation, thus will reduce many misunderstanding and misleading conversations. Internet-mediated communication provides people all that they dream of in communication, especially with my tight study schedule. It is much cheaper, more reliable, and more convenient of time and place than other types of communication. Those improvements in the quality of Internet speed and security should take place. Internet-mediated communication should be available to all people of all ages worldwide. Elderly people should be encouraged to use internet as way of communication with their local health service thus better service will be delivered to them. It will be necessary for parents to observe their children during their chat conversations, and it is their duty also to encourage them to socialize with other people especially those who are from the same age group.
The internet’s interconnectivity has undoubtedly allowed for easier forms of communication; nevertheless, it also has exponentially increased the misuse of communication between its users. As Ha Jin’s “The Bane of the internet” exemplifies, the same factors that facilitate conveyance, can spoil the quality and rapport between its users and develop negative unhealthy
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Today, there are approximately 400,000 sex offenders, half of adolescents being cyber bullied, and 20% of teenagers sending inappropriate pictures in the U.S. alone. Like anything else that has transformed people’s lives, technology has attracted a number of naysayers and detractors debating on whether technology is a good thing or a bad thing. Technology allows people keep in touch with friends and family and can make people’s lives easier, but technology has its downfall. Many teenagers have been cyber bullied, attacked by sexual predators, and reputations have been ruined from the effects of “sexting”, a combination of sex and texting. Although there are many benefits to using communication technology, the dangers of cyber bullying, sexual predators, and sexting far outweigh the benefits.
The computer has had a tremendous impact on society as we know it. It gives a voice to those who cannot speak and those who cannot breathe on their own receive mechanically computerized help. The computer has given us many wonderful things used for wonderful purposes, but there are vast ways in which these things have been misused by our people. One of these things is the internet and a common way it is misused is by way of plagiarism.
The internet is becoming increasingly predominant in the daily lives of today’s society. We use the internet at both our homes and at work for personal and professional usages. People may instantly find specific information they need in a short period. On the other hand, most people use the internet as a form of communication within each other in the community. Back in the old days, we often have to send a letter and then wait for a reply. Nowadays, with the internet, it is easier to put our information up online, allowing more people to view them. Messages are easily spread to...
The internet as we all know is probably the most useful resource known to man in this day of age. Not only is the internet easy to access its easy to use. Nearly everyone owns a computer and nearly all of which have access to the internet. But isn't that a good thing? Millions of people having the ability to access and share all the information anybody could ever want.
Although communication as a whole has been studied for centuries, interpersonal communication is a newer field of focus. Communication scholars have concentrated on more than just “business proceedings” communication since the late 1940s. By adding the aspect of “shared meaning and building relationships” (Caputo, Hazel, McMahon & Dannels, 2002, p. 9), interpersonal communication has surfaced as an essential field to study. Just as the study of communication has altered, so have the method individuals communicate. While face-to-face (FtF) communication was the central mode of interpersonal communication, we now communicate using a variety of tools including computer-mediated communication. Computer-mediated communication (CMC) was defined by John December as “a process of human communication via computers, involving people, situated in particular contexts, engaging in processes to shape media for a variety of purposes.” (Thurlow, Lengel, & Tomic, 2004, p. 15).
The first means of electronic communication in the 1980’s was the pager and later the mobile cell phone changed everything. But in the span of 10-15 years, the brick phone became a distant memory and handheld touch screen cell phones became the new hot commodity. These technology advancements made it possible not only for mass communication, but also for the efficiency of communicating at the touch of your fingertips. But as long as I can remember, technology had never affected me as a child because my parents always encouraged my brothers and I to play outside and be involved in many activities. But as for now, electronics have become an addiction for me. My cell phone is a part of my body, attached to my hip. And unfortunately next generation children who are born into this technology
Since the internet has been developed, there are many positive factors. One of these factors deals with the aspect of
Just imagine your day to day activities at work, home or school without the use of the internet and other Computer Mediated Devices? I am sure you will all be horrified if we were left without these necessities that have become an essential part of our every activity. Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) has resulted in the concept of the global village which augers well for businesses by providing larger markets for products and services, increased production and creating stronger bonds within organisations. With this in mind it seems quite possible that in the near future CMC will eventually surpass and replace face-to-face interactions as the chosen form of communication.
People chat with family members, friends and other people on the internet. People use many different languages when they talk on the internet. When talking on the internet a person could be using a mean tone of voice but the other person could think they are happy. Ellen Seiter thinks that the internet will revolutionize communication in all places such as workplaces, education and leisure will all be commonplace. (Seiter) The television plays a big role in promoting internet. The shows on it show the people and how they are always on the internet (Seiter). Not only does the television promote internet, but the internet also promotes watching television. With technology today if a person wanted to watch something but it is not available on television, it is possible to just look it up on the internet and watch it there. Instead of driving to a place to watch whatever the person wanted. However in 1996, computers with built in televisions tuners became available well as set top boxes that allow internet to be accessed through the television. (Seiter) Many sets of computers and televisions are commonly in the same rooms. Mainly teenagers multitask by sitting on their computers and watching television. (Seiter) Since everyone is linked to the internet, it makes it easier to view almost anything about anyone. Anyone is able to find out information they wanted to know just by typing a simple question. Because the television and
People in the present society have turned from the use of the old means of communication to the more advanced and technological ways of communicating. Technology has made it easier for people to communicate in a faster, efficient, and cost saving means through the introduction of the communication channels. The world has turned out to be the centre for technology with different technologies emerging daily as the people continue to develop from time to time to cope with the growing technology. The benefits of adopting the communication technology are explained in this article which shows why people do not function without technology.
The influence of the electronic devices, multimedia and computers are the things that dealt with our daily life. Especially the internet that is now giving more importance to each and every one, by giving the newest outstanding media that surely will give the outmost future ahead of us. (Temmel)
The internet has influenced, and is still influencing the way society communicates in many different ways. The rise of the internet has caused people to communicate differently in areas never dreamed of before the internet came into existence. Education has been revolutionized through the world of the “Information Super Highway”. Medicine has also seen reform as the internet improves research and communication. Individuals are starting businesses from scratch, while others are selling household items for extra cash. This internet “typhoon” sweeping the globe has become a way of life for many individuals all across the globe.