Using electric communication

Question 1

Using your own words, define personal electronic communication.

Answer 1

Personal electronic communication allows for instantaneous communication with other people who have access to the same communication devices. It connects you all across the world and can be used as a limited substitute for face to face interaction.

Question 2

List devices used for personal electronic communication.

Answer 2

1. Cellular devices
2. Internet accessible devices

Question 3

Suggest 5 different types of personal electronic communication.

Answer 3

1. Email
2. Text
3. Phone
4. Chat room
5. Video

Question 4

Suggest two consequences of an absent audience/receiver of messages.

Answer 4

1. They miss out on important information.
2. Creates more work for the health professional.

Question 5

Define social networking site

Answer 5

Social networking sites give people access to many more people that may not be within their local geographical area. It is a place where people can be creative and have social interaction along with sharing life experiences and personal expression.

Question 6

Suggest two reasons for communicating using social media.

Answer 6

1. It’s free
2. Simple to use

Question 7

List seven disadvantages of social networking.

Answer 7

1. Echo chambers
2. Fake news
3. Superficial interactions
4. Makes it harder to improve physical interactions
5. Addicting
6. Harder to gauge how people are truly feeling
7. Easy to misinterpret
8. Negative social comparison

Question 8

List seven advantages of social networking.

Answer 8

1. Viable substitute for face to face interaction
2. Connects you to multiple people
3. Instant communication
4. Accessible
5. Easy to use
6. Free
7. Convenient

Question 9

List things to consider before commenting on any social media sites.

Answer 9

1. Is what I’m saying appropriate?
2. Would I be happy for my work to see what I’m writing?
3. Am I being reasonable
4. Am I being sensible
5. Am I being rude?
6. The other person
7. Do I really need to comment?

Question 10

Define cyberbullying.

Answer 10

An intentional, deliberately aggressive act, intending to harm, repeatedly performed by an individual or group towards a person who is typically unable to defend himself or herself (Archee et al, 2013, Bannick et al 2013).

Question 11

Suggest two possible explanations of cyberbullying

Answer 11

1. The ability to remain anonymous
2. Disconnection from the offline world

Question 12

State two suggested consequences of cyberbullying.

Answer 12

1. Serious mental health conditions
2. Suicidal ideation

Question 13

Using the characteristics of NETIQUETTE, develop your own guidelines and positive and appropriate interactions through personal and professional electronic communication sites.

Answer 13

Necessary: is this comment necessary, and if so, what makes I necessary?
Estimable: is this comment admirable and worthy of esteem? Why?
True: Is this comment true from the perspective of all site users? Are you sure?
Inspiring: Is this comment inspiring and encouraging? How?
Quotable: Is this something other people would be proud to repeat? Why?
Useful: what makes this comment useful for the diverse audience? How?
Efficacy: What are the consequences of this comment for you and others?
Trustworthy: Does this comment indicate you are worthy of trust? How?
Timely: Is this comment appropriate considering the other comments? Why?
Empathetic: Does this comment demonstrate empathy for others? How?