The Ever-changing Means of Communication

Communication is a key aspect of every individual’s daily life. From face-to-face conversations and video calls to emails and text messages, people have become accustomed to finding quicker and more efficient ways to communicate with each other. Without communication, information can never be shared. As I browsed the innovation library on EDUCAUSE, I came across a white paper that addresses the evolution of communication and social networking. The article addresses the key factor of technology that has changed the way we communicate, and the way we think and talk about communication. The new technologies that have essentially made the cost of communication across the globe free, have also changed the way we work and function. People no longer need to be in the same office, or even in the same country, to work collaboratively. If you think about the number of ways you communicate with others, you’ll likely surpass 5 means of communication a day. Social media has massively taken ove...