Work
Collaborative Working
Video conferencing: Technology that allows people in different locations to see and talk to eachother.
VoIp: Techology that allows user to communicate (voice and video calls) via the internet e.g. Skype
Online workspaces: A service that allows users to save work and access it remotely, share files and work on many projects at the same time, e.g. Office Live Workspace
Wiki: a type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit and remove content (although not at the same time)
Online Forum: An online message board where people can share their views and ideas
Teleworking
Teleworking is working from home with the help of technology
Technology used to telework may include:
VoIP
Video conferencing
Email
Online workspaces
Benefits of teleworking include:
Save time and money travelling to work
Flexible working hours e.g. around children
Negative aspects of teleworking include:
Social isolation - you can get lonely
More distractions at home e.g. children, television etc.
Creating a safe workspace
Computer related health problems include:
Back pain: caused by sitting incorrectly for a prolonged period of time, avoid this by taking a regular break and sitting in an adjustable chair
Eye strain: can be caused by staring at the screen for a prolonged period of time, avoid this by taking regular breaks and using a screen filter
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is the result of doing the same thing over and over again e.g pressing keys on a keyboard.Avoid this by taking regular breaks and using wrist and mouse supports
Collaborative Working
Video conferencing: Technology that allows people in different locations to see and talk to eachother.
VoIp: Techology that allows user to communicate (voice and video calls) via the internet e.g. Skype
Online workspaces: A service that allows users to save work and access it remotely, share files and work on many projects at the same time, e.g. Office Live Workspace
Wiki: a type of website that encourages collaboration by allowing users to add, edit and remove content (although not at the same time)
Online Forum: An online message board where people can share their views and ideas
Teleworking
Teleworking is working from home with the help of technology
Technology used to telework may include:
VoIP
Video conferencing
Online workspaces
Benefits of teleworking include:
Save time and money travelling to work
Flexible working hours e.g. around children
Negative aspects of teleworking include:
Social isolation - you can get lonely
More distractions at home e.g. children, television etc.
Creating a safe workspace
Computer related health problems include:
Back pain: caused by sitting incorrectly for a prolonged period of time, avoid this by taking a regular break and sitting in an adjustable chair
Eye strain: can be caused by staring at the screen for a prolonged period of time, avoid this by taking regular breaks and using a screen filter
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is the result of doing the same thing over and over again e.g pressing keys on a keyboard.Avoid this by taking regular breaks and using wrist and mouse supports