Intro to Internet/WWW

Communication on the Net

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce you to communication tools and practices to connect with people on the Internet and World Wide Web.

How do people communicate on the Net?

Read this document on communication etiquette.

• One-to-one communication: Email, chat-type systems
• Large and small group communication:
  • Social Networks
  • Blogging
  • Instant Messaging
  • IRC
  • ICQ
  • CU-SeeMe
  • MUDs/MOOs
  • Chat
  • Usenet
  • Mail-based discussion list
• Mass communication:
  • Net Video
  • Net Audio
  • mass media outlets

References:

• Internet Tools
• CMC Info Sources

Exercise: Try out some communication tools

Spend some time trying out some of the non-Web based tools for communication (if you can download and install software) discussed in this lesson.