This document discusses various communication applications, including flyers, brochures, newsletters, websites, and business cards. Flyers and posters can be created using word processors or desktop publishing software and images from the internet. Websites provide global reach but require maintenance. Business cards and letterheads help promote companies professionally. The document also describes internet telephony using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to allow calling over the internet.

1. Starter – What am I?
You can use me to
create flyers,
brochures and
newsletters
You browse me at
least once a day
(probably!)
You can listen to me
through a speaker
or headphone
When you were
young, you watched
a lot of me
You use it to call
your friends
I am a small
rectangle card used
to promote
companies
DTP Software Websites Music Score
Cartoons Mobile Phone Business Card
Websites / Music Scores / Business Cards / Mobile Phone / DTP Software / Cartoons

2. IGCSE ICT
Chapter 6
ICT Applications

3. • Identify a range of
communication applications
Must
• Describe the use of internet telephony,
including Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP)
Should
• Evaluate the use of applications for
public and corporate publications
Could
Learning Objectives 6.1 Communication applications

4. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
What is “Communication”?
Write a definition in your booklets now!
“the act of transferring information
from one place, person or group to
another.”

5. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Mind Map
Communication
methods

6. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Flyers, Posters, Brochures & Newsletters
•Flyers and posters can be
produced very easily using
various software packages
• Word processor
• DTP (Desktop Publishing)
•Images will be taken from the
internet to use in the flyer or
poster

7. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Steps in creating a poster…
1. Open a word processor, DTP application
2. Create frames, boxes and text boxes
3. Take photos using a camera
4. Upload the images, scan photos, or
download form the internet
5. Save photos to a file
6. Import or copy and paste into the
document
7. Edit the photos and type the text required

8. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Differences in each
• Using your course books, identify the differences between a
brochure, flyer and poster

9. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Websites
• Rather than producing flyers/posters
by printing them this method of
advertising requires the development
of a website
• Can develop themselves**
• Must have their own team of developers
• Need necessary hardware/software
• Ensure it’s safe from hackers
• EXPENSIVE!
• Pay another company to do it

10. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Task! Comparing Websites & Posters
•Compare and contrast Websites to Paper
advertising methods by listing 3 advantages
and 3 disadvantages of using a Website to
advertise

11. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Task! Comparing Websites & Posters
• Advantages
• Can add sound, video, links and animation
• Use of hotspots
• Buttons to navigate and move around the website
• Global audience
• Can’t be thrown away or defaced
• Easy to update rather than printing new versions
• Disadvantages
• Can be hacked / pharmed
• Need to maintain website to keep it up to date
• Necessary for the customer to have a computer and internet
• Harder to hit target audience. Advertising requires skills

12. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Task! Comparing Websites & Posters
•Continue research into 3 other methods of
advertising using ICT and make notes in
your booklet

13. • Identify a range of
communication applications
Must
• Describe the use of internet telephony,
including Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP)
Should
• Evaluate the use of applications for
public and corporate publications
Could
Checkpoint 1

14. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Internet Telephony (VoIP)
• Method used to talk with people using
the internet
• Voice over Internet Protocol
• Usually free (or cheaper) anywhere in
the world if both computers have
VoIP telephones
• Webcam also used to provide video
conferencing

15. • Identify a range of
communication applications
Must
• Describe the use of internet telephony,
including Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP)
Should
• Evaluate the use of applications for
public and corporate publications
Could
Checkpoint 2

16. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Business Cards and letterheads
• Business cards are used by companies for
many reasons:
• Professionalism
• A brand awareness (advertises the company)
• Legal reasons (if anyone takes legal action, they have
proof of communication in letterheads)
• Advertising their product/serivce
• Safety for the consumer (larger than it is?)
• More impact (company stands out)

17. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Extension Task
• Design your business card for Mr Jones

18. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Plenary: Matching Task
•Complete the matching activity in your
booklets to show me what you’ve
learned this lesson

19. • Identify a range of
communication applications
Must
• Describe the use of internet telephony,
including Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP)
Should
• Evaluate the use of applications for
public and corporate publications
Could
Let’s Review

20. 1. Identify a range of communication applications
2. Describe the use of internet telephony, including Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
3. Evaluate the use of applications for public and corporate publications
L/A: To identify common hardware components in a computer system and how they function
My Learning Objectives
Homework
•None!