Online tools - significant points

Having read over the LA3 again I note that I should have noted any significant points regarding the literature which we were asked to read.

The Tools of Online Connection
Having read this report I felt that it was not really telling me anything I did not know already. The report talks about finding the "right tool for the audience". I think this is important as although I may have the technology to e mail, instant message and chat as well as other online tools. The person I wish to "speak" to may not have the same technology. It would be important to discuss with the other person first to see if they had the technology to reply to you or actually read messages.
E mail is a good way of sending and receiving information. Althought unsolicited e mails (spam) and viruses can be a concern.
E mail newsletters are a good way to reach a large audience of people at the same time.
Online Conferencing and Bulletin Boards ( First Class) This can allow participants to share ideas
in a community group who have something in common. Disadvantage is that there is no face to face conversation or even tones of voice. This can sometimes mean that the written word is misinterpretated.
Chat good for a small group to chat or one to one chat. All participants need to be available to chat at the same time.
Instant Message, again good for chat amongst a small group or one to one. Drawback is a slow typist.
Internet Broadcasts. Good for training programmes.

Still need for traditional communication methods. For example phone, direct mail.

Tool Tour

This literature gives a range os sites to look at. It introduces a range of online interaction and collaberation tools which are available.

Full Circle Associates Online Interaction Tools Resource Sheet

This document is a "work in progress". It lists in a table Tool Features and the purpose or function of each feature.

Each of these documents I feel will be good reference material for me in this degree.