Communication Technology: Impact on Relationships and Society Report

This report delves into the multifaceted realm of communication technology, examining its pivotal role in contemporary society. It begins by establishing a thesis statement emphasizing the significance of communication technology in daily activities. The introduction highlights the evolution of communication technologies, particularly the role of Information Technology in bridging communication gaps and facilitating long-distance interactions. The report then explores various types of communication technologies, including social networking platforms and cellular phones, followed by an analysis of their benefits and applications across different spheres, emphasizing the impact of the internet on business and individual needs. Electronic learning is discussed, considering both its advantages and disadvantages, while the impact of communication technologies on knowledge-based societies and interpersonal relationships is thoroughly examined. The Internet of Things is also addressed, underscoring its role in advancing communication technologies and fostering interactions. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and reiterating the importance of technological advancements in communication for enhancing daily activities.

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Table of Contents
Thesis Statement........................................................................................................................3
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Types..........................................................................................................................................3
Benefits and application.............................................................................................................4
Electronic learning.....................................................................................................................4
Impact.........................................................................................................................................4
Interpersonal relationships.........................................................................................................5
Internet of Things.......................................................................................................................5
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................6
References..................................................................................................................................7

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Thesis Statement
Communication technology plays an extremely important role with reference to the
aspects pertaining to the various processes involved in communication with reference to the
regular activities of people to be undertaken on a daily basis.
Introduction
In the recent past, technologies have been developed and formulated as far as
improvement in communication is concerned. The aspect in relation to Information
Technology has played an extremely vital role as far as the development of communication to
a large extent is to be considered. Technology has played an extremely important role with
regard to the reduction of communication gaps at a huge level thereby facilitating the ease of
making long-distance communication in the desired manner. The main aim of the essay is to
present an analysis with regard to the aspects of communication technology with reference to
their role in the fostering of relationships in various spheres of life. Various kinds of
communication technologies would be taken into account along with their positive outcomes
accordingly (Grant & Meadows, 2016). The feasibilities with respect to such kind of
application of communication technologies would also be taken into account as far as their
effectiveness and efficiency are concerned. The aspects of electronic learning would also be
discussed and demonstrated accordingly thereby implying their pros and cons accordingly.
The aspect relating to the development of interpersonal relationships by the virtue of
communication technologies would also be taken into account. Finally, an appropriate
conclusion would be provided.
Types
In the contemporary era, there are various kinds of communication technologies being
used in order to make communications in an appropriate manner in order to derive the desired
results. Such communication technologies play a vital role in relation to the catering of the
needs and demands of various kinds of people based on their tastes and preferences. It helps
in the reduction of long-distance communication to a huge extent. In this aspect, the aspect of
social networking plays an extremely vital role with reference to the sites including Facebook
and Instagram. The concept of Integrated Marketing Communication has also been developed
and formulated accordingly in terms of the aspect pertaining to the mixing and blending of all
kinds of communication (Osseiran, Monserrat & Marsch, 2016). The concept of telephone
most notably cellular phones has also played an extremely vital role with regard to the
advancement of communication technologies to a huge extent. Additionally, cellular phones
have also resulted in the making of long distance calls in a comprehensive manner regarding
the feasibility.
Benefits and application
At all spheres, various kinds of communication technologies are being applied
accordingly with regard to the derivation for the desired outcomes. It has played an extremely

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important role with regard to the shrinking of the global world thereby forging connections
between people around the world in an incredible manner (Uysal, Capsoni, Ghassemlooy,
Boucouvalas & Udvary, 2016). As a result, it has benefitted a huge number of people and
business entities to a huge extent. For example, the internet has enabled improvement and
development with regard to the aspects related to communication technologies to a certain
extent. As a result, the businesses have been able to generate profits and revenues to a huge
extent by making online transactions in terms of sales and purchases accordingly (Talebian,
Mohammadi & Rezvanfar, 2014). Additionally, individuals have also been benefitted to a
considerable level in relation to their needs and demands were fulfilled in the desired manner.
As a result, it is imperative that communication technologies are essential in the modern
world taking account of the current trends involved. Furthermore, the communication
technologies have played an extremely important role with regard to the fostering of
relationships in the desired manner amongst the people in question thereby developing
interpersonal relationships.
Electronic learning
Due to the advancement of the aspect pertaining to Information Technology at the
rapid level, many educational institutions in the form of schools, universities, and colleges
have adopted the concept of electronic learning to a huge extent thereby garnering support
from academicians and learners accordingly. It has played an extremely important role in the
reduction of communication gaps between students and teachers to a great extent (Jha, 2018).
It has also addressed the issues which relate to learning disabilities amongst students to a
considerable extent thereby helping them to grasp their lessons in a lucid manner. It has also
provided an incredible platform in terms of the research and analysis of various kinds of
disciplines in a proper and appropriate manner by the virtue of the online available secondary
sources. As a result, the activities with regard to research and analysis are being carried out in
a better manner thereby leading to the desired outcomes in a timely manner. However, there
are certain disadvantages associated with electronic learning (Ukpabi & Karjaluoto, 2017).
For example, those who are not adept with the usage of technologies may experience
difficulties with regard to electronic learning to a huge extent. It may also sometimes
aggravate the distance between students and teachers.
Impact
The aspects with regard to communication technologies have played a great role in
the impacting over knowledge-based societies to a huge level. The concepts of Information
and Communication Technology have led to the sharing of knowledge amongst people at a
massive level. In such an aspect, the internet has resulted in the knowledge boom to a huge
level in the spreading of vital information to a large extent. It has played an extremely
essential role with regard to the distribution of the required information to people to a
massive level thereby helping them to gain the required knowledge incredibly (Goodman-
Deane et al., 2016). It has also helped in the generation of employment to a considerable
extent by the virtue of knowledge through the internet relating to the aspects pertaining to
revenues and profits for businesses along with the welfare of the respective individual in a

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proper and appropriate manner. It is imperative that technologies have had a positive impact
in terms of the spreading of knowledge to a great extent as far as the derivation of the desired
outcomes is concerned with regard to knowledge as a result of technology.
Interpersonal relationships
The communication technologies have played an extremely vital role with regard to
the development of interpersonal relationships to a huge level. It has enhanced the aspect
pertaining to communication skills to a huge extent as far as the interactions amongst
individuals are concerned (Nath & Liu, 2017). It has also led to the reduction of distances
amongst people to a huge extent. For example, social networking sites such as Facebook has
played an extremely vital role with regard to the development of interpersonal relationships
to a considerable extent. As a result, social networking sites are quite essential with regard to
the development of interpersonal relationships at a massive level (Mioara, 2012). For
example, the groups, communities, and forums on Facebook aid in the forging of connections
amongst people to a great extent thereby resulting in interpersonal relationships amongst the
people having common interests. As a result, it is imperative that communications
technologies play an extremely important role. It has also resulted in the reduction of
communication gaps to a certain extent. It has led to the fostering of amicable relationships
amongst people with reference to the concept of communication technologies.
Internet of Things
The concept related to the Internet of Things has gained huge support with regard to
the aspects in terms of communication technologies to a huge level. The concept regarding
the Internet of Things comprises of a wide range of technologies and protocols with reference
to the aspects with respect to communication in a proper and appropriate manner. It has also
led to the reduction of human dependency to a massive level thereby leading to the
advancement of communication technologies to a certain level. It has also resulted in data
analysis in a more effective and efficient manner. The Internet of Things implies the
enhancement of the connectivity of the internet at a certain level (Al-Fuqaha et al., 2015).
The Internet of Things has played an extremely vital role as far as communication is
concerned to a huge extent by the virtue of the internet. It has also led to the upsurge in
interaction through the internet to a massive extent thereby leading to the fostering of
interpersonal relationships to a huge level. The flow of information by the virtue of the
concept that corresponds to the Internet of Things can be managed and supervised through
long distances taking account of the concept of remote monitoring. As a result, the concept in
relation to the Internet of Things has played a vital role in the development of communication
technologies.
Conclusion
As observed form the above discourse, it can be concluded by stating that the
concepts of communication technologies are justified and appropriate. The aspect in terms of
online communication with regard to the concept of the Internet of Things has also been

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taken into account accordingly. The concept of electronic learning has also been described
accordingly along with the presentation of its advantages and disadvantages. The aspect
relating to the impact of the development of communication technologies over the societies
pertaining to knowledge have also been discussed and demonstrated in an effective and
deficient manner. The concept of interpersonal relationships has also been taken into account
accordingly. The benefits associated with the aspects related to communication technologies
have also played an extremely vital role with regard to the resulting in the desired outcomes
accordingly. In a nutshell, the concept of improvement in communication as a result of the
application of technology in a proper and appropriate manner has led to the production
regarding the daily chores in an effective and efficient manner.

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