The internet is a
world-wide network of information resources and a powerful communication tool.
The benefit of internet on global communication has created new ways to
citizens to communicate, congregate and share information of social nature.it
is obvious that the internet has and will continue to change the ways we live.
How it has changed and how it will continue to change our lives. Is the reasons
for do many conferences on the topic, for example the benefit of internet on
global communication on field of health care field of education, field of
cultural education, corporate communication forms of expression, and need for
communication and need for communication and many more people’s ability to
communicate with each other is a major component of the glue that piece society
together. The internet which is a virtual world that connects people from all
works of life has had an extensive impact on communication since its proliferation
and globalization.
The origin of internet
can be traced to an information sharing system developed by the US department
of defense in the early 1970s(ARPA-NET). It has since grown into the present
information rich network of world0-wide computer resources encompassing
virtually every significant computer user in the world. Physically, the internet
is a worldwide interconnection of computer networks linking millions of
computers and millions people.
The internet should not
be considered solely as an information resource, but also a powerful global
communication tool. There are several ways in which people may communicate over
the internet and these will describe later. The internet creates new ways for
citizens to communicate, congregate, and share information of social nature. It
is obvious that the internet has and will continue to change the way we live.
THE
INTERNET
The internet is a connection
of networks that are connected together for exchange of information. It is a
global computer network providing varieties of information and communication
facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using standardized
communication protocol or internet is a worldwide system of computer network
THE USEFULNESS OF INTERNET
CONNECTIVITY
- The internet provides a very fast and cost effective means of communication and information sharing.
- It can be used as a medium for long distance learning.
- It is quick and very convenient.
- Provides up to date information on any subject or topic.
- It offers a wide range of information and data.
- It is a global platform for sales of goods and services.
- Access to professionals and consultants in any field of their choice.
GLOBAL
COMMUNICATION
Global
communication is the ability to provide and access information across cultures
through speaking, or reading and writing. Global communication skills are particularly
vital in a business environment, where language and cultural barriers can
impact efficiency.
BENEFITS
OF INTERNET ON GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
The internet has helped to bring people and
cultures together who otherwise would be unable to interact with each other. People’s
ability to communicate with each other is the major component of the glue that
connects people from all walks of life has had an extensive impact on
communication since its proliferation and globalization. The internet makes
communication easier and faster, and makes modes of communication more diverse.
The internet has helped in so many area like:
PERSONAL
COMMUNICATION:The internet marks the latest in a long series of technological
development that has helped distance acquaintances continue to be a presence in
each other lives. With the internet, people can stay in touch with friends and
family regardless of time and location. This help foster intimacy and
togetherness in an increasingly spread-out, mobile world. On the flipside, it
also creates more opportunities for strangers to meet because of common
interest and for new friendships to develop between random acquaintances. With
the internet ordinary people have more power to grow their networks of contacts
and thereby expand their reach.
SOCIAL
INTERACTION: Geography has always constrained people’s social boundaries. It’s
easier and faster to keep in touch with someone who lives physically close by.
Class has also helped to define people’s social circles, with economic, sexual,
racial, religious and national factors acting as obstacles to global
communication. The internet has not destroyed these constraints, but it has
diminished their relevance by allowing people to participate together in the
same virtual arena. People from different states can now communicate with each
other to as far as they have access to the internet. The result has been a
mixing of traditional cultures as like-maided people seek each other out
online. Subsequently, interest–based cultures have become much stronger. This helps
isolated people find communities and expand their horizons.
FORMS
OF EXPRESSION
The
internet provides new media for people to communicate with others by expressing
themselves. Web technologies help amateurs’ media personalities produce and
distribute their own videos. These technologies help artists exhibit, refine
and even create their art. Writers can find their voice using limitless web
resources, activists can organize their communities and chronically busy people
retrieve information and express themselves. Also, the rise of internet memes
(any unit of cultural information such as a practice or idea that is
transmitted verbally or by repeated action from one mind to another) has
created new social currency that people can use to relate to one another –
giving rise to whole new social structures that helps to shape the future of
society.
CORPORATE
COMMUNICATIONS
The
internet has accelerated the pace of business and broadened the scope of what
is possible in the workplace. The most obvious benefit is that people have
better options for direct communication, including email, texting and video
conferencing. Long distance conversations that used to take days to resolve
over the telephone can wrap up in a few minutes. Email filtering helps the most
important messages get the priority they need. But, the benefits run even
deeper than this. Now companies can exist in multiple locations with each site
and they are connected seamlessly to the other through the internet.
THE
ADVANTAGES OF GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
The
rise of electronic communication, such as instant messaging and email had led
to an increase of global communications. This increase of global communication
has had a profound impact in the society. In fact, society has become more
global as electronic communication has eliminated distance as a barrier to
communication. The benefit of a global society includes making the world a
smaller place, increasing business opportunities and improving cultural
education.
MAKES
THE WORLD A SMALL PLACE
The
world being a small place has become more evident with the rise of global
communication. Family members separated by distance can stay connected with
each other through electronic communication. Computer mediated communication,
like social networking websites, even allow for long distance communication
without having to dread receiving an expensive long–distance phone bill.
Internet communication helps to make the world a smaller place by making new
stories more accessible as well, by increasing the amount of international new
people have access to it.
INCREASES
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
For
business, an increase in global communication means new business opportunities.
Effective international business communication requires an understanding of
other cultures. For example, according to mind tools, an online resource for
learning business skills, in Eastern countries establishing relationships plays
an important role in business transactions. Therefore, by developing personal
relationships with eastern business, people using electronic communication, you
increase your chances of enjoying successful business transactions (Okon, 2010).
IMPROVES
CULTURAL EDUCATION
The
increase of global communication has led to new tools for educating children
about different cultures. For instance, children can learn about their cultures
directly from other children who live in other countries. Also, teaches can use
technology to allow political leaders and cultural experts to educate students
on the differences and traditions of other cultures. Research can be done, in a
way that is so much more exciting to most students.
FIELD
OF HEALTH CARE
Transforming
medicine and health synergistic discoveries and instant scientific
collaborations between researchers working on areas as diverse as hereditary
neurologic diseases.
CONCLUSION
As
can be seen from the benefits, which can be derived from the internet, there is
no gain saying the fact it is a veritable tool in communication. Internet is
rapidly changing and expands by the social, political, and economic activities
of people all over the world there is no geographical separation and there are
no borders, and all people are encouraged to participate and contribute drawing
on their experiences and resources. In cyberspace actions and reactions are
essentially instantaneous, and this is why the internet is so gratifying and
attractive. This is why it has impacted our society in almost all areas of
human endeavor. In the areas of business, security is of great concern and
importance in the health area. The accuracy of what is available to read over
the internet Is a topic of concern. The whole new industry of purchasing drugs
“On line” is another area where care and prudence are imperative. All in all,
the internet is affecting so many people’s lives in a most welcome, exciting
and challenging ways.
