Methods of Communication During Tsunami Crisis

During the Tsunami, information had to be relayed as quickly and effectively as possible in order to re-assure everyone. Different methods were used (More modern than old) to reach people who could not be found or were in need of help. 

Mobiles

This was ultimately the most effective method used and rescued the majority of the population. Through texts, people were able to tell their families, and even authorities sometimes, that they were alright. In one instance, a swedish boy was found after he had recognized his face on an online search page. Sky TV also played a part in this whereby they sent texts to survivors.

E-Mail

Sky TV also helped by sending 30,000 emails related to the disaster the day after the tragedy had happened. This was mainly to inform everyone of the incident and make everyone aware of the people in danger and where/when to contact the authorities. BBC News also helped by sending E-Mails from an internet cafe in Thailand to reassure people at home. This was effective as Catriona Davies reported that hundreds of anxious families logged on to find missing 'backpackers'. 

Quickness and Effect of Methods Used:

Both methods showed to be very effective in that the vast majority of the population had read the messages. 

The process showed how people of different communities can come together in the restoration of a country and its inhabitants and how organizations play a big part in bringing back broken civilizations. All this was done through the 'virtual world'. There was no face-to-face communication. Alright, maybe a little, but it was mostly virtual. This shows the immense progression of technology and its effects on our living standards. The message was able to reach a large number of inhabitants and was able to bring many families back together. Communication certainly has no bounds. 

Family Members and Downloading

Father:

Books, Software and movies are just some of the few things that my father downloads at home. He loves using his Apple TV system. He finds it easy, fast and reliable. Honestly, I am a lot like my father in that I am a very lazy downloader and want everything to be done in the moment I want to watch it.

 Mother:

I can't really say much about my mom other than...

 Myself:

 Music is probably the most common piece of entertainment being downloaded at home (And Played). With 600+ songs ALL illegally downloaded, my iTunes account should not even be an iTunes account. Movies are also there. More so stand-ups, however. Popular stand-ups such Eddie Murphy's 'Delirious' or 'Raw' are obviously included. Even more recent stand-up sensations such as Kevin Hart and Katt Williams are included. When it comes to actual movies, I usually go for comedies. They're the only ones I'm willing to watch all the way. The exact same applies to my brother...I'm beginning to figure out my our internet is so slow now....

Ultimately, I don't imagine any extreme measure being taken...Unless...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adobe - Events : On Demand

Adobe - Events : On Demand

This shows the immense innovation in technology and how different video formats provide different services. All of these are 'learning tools' that allow students to experience videos in a clean and  clear quality. This is perfect for student requiring different programs according to the OS (operating system) or software they are using.

Macromedia - eLearning Presentations

Macromedia - eLearning Presentations

The site gives students a chance to experience a classroom environment in the comfort of their own homes and can participate and share in people's opinions. The site also provides a recorded seminar through which students can actually choose what teaching styles they are most comfortable with.

Net Frog 2002: On line dissection Index

Net Frog 2002: On line dissection Index

This site gives an online step-by-step tutorial into dissecting a frog and describes the actual experience. It also saves time for other areas of work. It is an easy way of gaining both information and skill. It also illustrates the apparatus needed and gives videos and actual experiment pictures which help the viewer better understand the course.

Making the Modern World

Making the Modern World

The website helps student through their A-level course in a detailed manner. It also gives a brief history of education websites and what they are all about and how beneficial they are to students. In addition, it also shows students parts of the PC and the internet and provides information about them as well. More or less, it is an educational website itself

Emailing/Chatting/SMS - Clash Of The Titans

Short Messaging Service (SMS): 

Unique aspects: 

1. Is faster than other methods.
2. Does NOT use internet services. 
3. As the name suggests, the message is generally short. This does not mean that the message does not hold a lot of meaning. In fact, it is one of the most meaningful methods of sending text. 

 Chat or IM (Instant Messaging):

Unique aspects: 

1. Is real-time. Message is received to other end as quick as possible which means response is also quick. 
2. Requires all participants to be online in order to receive message.
3. Shyness is eliminated and courage is implemented.

E-mailing: 

Unique aspects:

1. A list of messages is available to check and evaluate showing senders name, date and time from when it was sent.
2. Subject heading available to specify importance of message to someone checking their E-mail.
3. E-mail can be sent to multiple recipients at one time.
4. Attachments can be added to the E-mail (i.e Web Pages, Pictures, Documents)