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Unit 6.18 .1 Communication Media

Lesson Objectives

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To identify and understand what is communication media and the
different types that exist

To know and understand what is mobile communication and its use

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Starter  0 MINS

Complete the activity below and print screen your results.

https://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/communication/comm_methods/quiz/
ontarget_communication_methods.htm

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Task 1  0 MINS

Complete the table stating the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of
communication. Use this website, and your own research, to help:

https://www.ictlounge.com/html/communications_applications.htm

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

It can be carried around and read

whenever wanted Cost time and money
Paper based
documents can be brought to people can be expensive to print
who are disabled

Cheaper than paper based as no Often requires expensive software

printing required
Digital
more complex documents take time
exciting effects can be added to build

Can be time consuming to setup

Can collect user input to help improve
current practise
Interactive Quicker rating systems don’t provide
in depth information about where
Can use quick methods for feedbacks
problems may lie

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Task 2  0 MINS

Give examples, with pictures, of three different types of communication.

PAPER-BASED
EXAMPLE IMAGE

newsletters

posters

flyers

DIGITAL
EXAMPLE IMAGE

comments

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Star ratings

INTERACTIVE
EXAMPLE IMAGE

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Unit 6.18 .1 Communication Media

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Task 3  5 MINS

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the following methods of mobile communication. Use
this website to help.

https://www.teach-ict.com/gcse_new/communication/comm_methods/miniweb/index.htm

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

Sending an email to someone is very You may have to wait a long time to
Emails
easy get a reply

You get immediate feedback to things The person must be available to take
Phone calls
you say your telephone call

Text Messaging
Can send any time day or night Only short messages can be sent
(SMS)

Instant
Allows you to chat in real time Only short messages can be sent
Messaging (IM)

Voice over
There is no need to spend money and
Internet A very reliable fast data link is needed
time
Protocol (VoIP)

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Task 4  5 MINS

Complete the activity and print screen your final results below.

https://wordwall.net/resource/7956386/english/mobile-phone-technology#

15 /15 marks