A BRIEF HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

Visual communication is one of the most important ways that people communicate and share information. Visual communication is the transmission of information and ideas using symbols and imagery. It is one of three main types of communication, along with verbal communication (speaking) and non-verbal communication (tone, body language, etc.). Visual communication is believed to be the type that people rely on most, and it includes signs, graphic designs, films, typography, and countless other examples.

VISUALIZING THROUGH SYMBOLS

REAL LIFE EXAMPLE

Imagine that you're on vacation in a foreign city, and you get lost while driving. If you were at home, you could stop and ask someone for directions. But here you don't speak the language very well, so asking directions won't do much good. Instead, you can rely on a map, using landmarks, routes, and familiar signs, which successfully lead you back to your hotel. In this scenario, you have found your way back almost entirely through visual communication.

MEANS OF COMMUNICATION IN OLDEN DAYS

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

        

Being able to communicate effectively is the most important of all life skills.

Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place to another, whether this be vocally (using voice), written (using printed or digital media such as books, magazines, websites or emails), visually (using logos, maps, charts or graphs) or non-verbally (using body language, gestures and the tone and pitch of voice). 

Developing your communication skills can help all aspects of your life, from your professional life to social gatherings and everything in between.  The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked.  It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so improve your quality of life.

QUOTES

     QUOTES ON COMMUNICATION

"Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something".

    "Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing."

 “A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.” ― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

"You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can't get them across, your ideas won't get you anywhere"

          

MODERN MEANS OF COMMUNICATION

MODERN MEANS OF              

               COMMUNICATION

Other means of communication that can be considered modern include the use of cell phones for voice communication. Cell phones have become more sophisticated and cheaper as compared to the past. They give a greater range of options as far as communications methods are concerned. For instance, in addition to voice calls, most people can now use other means of communication including chat services on their phones.

              

One of the most popular modern means of communication is the Internet. It is quickly taking the place of other means of communication. Some of the features that make it popular include the fact that it is fast, cheap and easy to use.

 WHAT IS COMMUNICATION ?

   COMMUNICATION IS SIMPLY AN ACT TO
 TRANSFER WORDS , EMOTIONS , ETC FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER PLACE.

   The different categories of communication include

1. Spoken or Verbal Communication: face-to-face, telephone, radio or television and other media.
2. Non-Verbal Communication: body language, gestures, how we dress or act - even our scent.
3. Written Communication: letters, e-mails, books, magazines, the Internet or via other media.
4. Visualizations: graphs and charts, maps, logos and other visualizations can communicate messages.

HOW PUBLIC SPEAKING HELPS IN COMMUNICATION ?

                 Public Speaking Trends

1.          Public speaking in the business world is becoming more casual.
2.         Audiences no longer can be viewed as passive recipients of a speaker’s message but are listeners who want to participate.
3.        Speakers are addressing smaller audiences with more focused presentations.
4.        Webinars are increasing but so are live presentations.
5.       Videos are being increasingly incorporated into public speaking presentations.
6.       Technology is playing an ever increasing role in public speaking.
7.        The white board presentation can help the speaker appear more approachable.