How Has Technology Made Communication Better?

Communication is the exchanging of ideas. To exchange ideas, communication devices are used. The advancement of technology has helped to create communication devices which are quick, effective and easily accessible.

History

Some of the earliest forms of communication devices included runners and homing pigeons. With these communication devices, a message could take weeks before reaching its destination. Thanks to technology, all you have to do these days is send an email and your message will reach its destination within minutes.

Types

Email, social networking websites, instant messaging, cell phones and blogs are a few examples of communication devices that have been made possible by technology.

Dating

Communication is a crucial part of dating. Technology can help reduce some of the hassle involved with dating. By using a dating website you can select the best possible dates for you.

Mass Communication

Communicating a message to a large number of people has been made easier by technology. Email is commonly used to communicate information to a large group of people. In fact many educational institutions and businesses rely on email for communicating important information.

Long Distance Communication

Staying in touch with old friends from high school or with family members who live far away is possible because of technology. A Local Area Network connection allows your computer to interact with other computers. Digitally modulated analog signals enable long-distance phone conversations.

References

• Cami Research: Data Communications Basics
• Berkeley: History of Communications Infrastructures
• "ICOMM: Interpersonal Concepts and Competencies"; Roy Berko; 2006