Friday, April 18, 2008

Thing 7 Communication Tools
2-3. Instant Messaging and Text Messaging

I used my Gmail google chat to communicate with a coworker at the college. We liked the instant messaging but at this time still feel that Email is just as easy for sending messages at work. I also have used Text messaging on my cell phone. I like the idea of sending text messages to students at the library for overdues, etc. Other coworkers have stated that students do not read their Email, but rely on their cell phones for text messaging. I have to check to see if we have computer programs that would allow text messaging from the computer to the cell phone.

Friday, April 4, 2008

7. Communication Tools

1. Email: At our college, we use Email for our daily announcements, to send group notices, and for information from MnPals, etc. We have Spam Filters which keep out messages that are not work related. We also have virus protectors and receive warnings if there are Emails that contain a virus that is circulating around the college. I use my Email several times per day.