Modes of Communication

Conventional Modes

Media depends on traditional Carriers.

Postal Mails Courier:Hand Delivery Telegraph Telex

Telex

A communications system consisting of teletypewriters connected to a telephonic network to send and receive signals. A message sent or received by such a system.

Electronic Modes

Media which transmits signals instantly from any source to any destination by Modern electronic Technology.

Telephone Intercom Cell Phone/ Mobile FAX E-mail E-conferencing Tele-Conferencing Internet Computer Network- LAN,WAN,MAN

Teleconferencing

Newly developed technology that has changed the way companies do business Three types of teleconferencing

Audio:- Known as Phone meeting Audio Graphics:- It provides the facility to move text ,computer generated images over ordinarry phone lines. Video Conferencing

Videoconferencing What Is It?

Video conferencing in its most basic form is the transmission of image (video) and speech (audio) back and forth between two or more physically separate locations.

Benefits of Videoconferencing

Can improve work quality Increase productivity Reduce costs Improves communication Groups can meet more frequently Critical meetings can be convened in less time More faculty and staff can be involved

Limitations of Videoconferencing

If the system is not properly configured, class members may observe an audio echo effect. The result is audio interference that detracts from the learning environment. The initial cost of the equipment and leasing the lines to transmit conferences may be costly. If visuals, like handwritten or copied materials, are not properly prepared, people may have a difficult time reading them. Though the technology is improving, a successful videoconference is dependent upon the connections and technologies at all of the participating sites, AND the network infrastructure Security issues

E-Conferencing

It works like this :- if people interested in a particular topic like new HR Practices They find that there is an interest in an ongoing conference someone with a networked computer in an organization can set up and manage a list( by software program) The interested can subscribe to the conference .every time someone sends in a contribution to the discussion and it is automatically distributed to the entire person on the list as an e-mail message.

Mass Communication

Mass communication means :Communication from many to many Message are prepared by Teams and reach a large no of people all over the world Distance between Sender & receiver is also massive.

Modes of Mass Communication

Newspaper/ Magazines Notice Board Hoardings Radio Television Film Internet