Gellian Tecson – BAELS 1 CN0015 GE101 – Purposive Communication
Midterm Seat Work 2
Direction: Using the classification method of paragraph development, compose a paragraph about the
advantages and disadvantages of the influence of technology on communication
The evolution of communication technology has changed dramatically during the previous few
decades. People used to use landlines back in the day, but nowadays, if you don't have the latest
iPhone or any gadget that is updated by time, you're consider out of date. The world's manner of
communicating, which used to be a time-consuming and comprehensive procedure, has evolved to
the point that it now allows people to connect and communicate with others all over the world with the
touch of a button. Society has redefined the term "communication" as a result of this massive and life-
altering technological revolution. Communicating now is no longer limited to "talking," but now
includes text messaging, emailing, skyping, and social networking, and now, talking is no longer has
to be face-to-face conversation with another person. The advancement of technology in
communication has changed everything in the modern society. The way we communicate has been
revolutionized by the advancement of new innovation in the telecommunication sector. Connecting
with other people with ease is more feasible in today’s world and this is due to speed. With every new
innovation, the reliance on books and newspaper as the mass medium of communication continued
to reduce. With time, the human culture has come to understand the power and the mechanisms
involved in technology and invention. In today’s world the information has permeated in the cycles of
change and development. The world today, past and present can be studied at ease with the growing
information technology. The technology has advanced with sheer velocity allowing different media to
shape our thinking and habits. The people who were born during the television era thought that it was
the climax of innovation but they suddenly found themselves acclimating to a new medium of the
World Wide Web. Presently, technological advancements in the modes of communication have
promoted faster decision-making, and led to the development and progress of the world. Video
conferencing has played a considerate role in promoting faster decision-making.
Most of the businesses depend on technology for communication. It now comes in handy in
facilitating smooth communication among individuals or businesses; as it provides alternatives that
lead to effective communication. Through smart phones and computers, people can pass messages
and receive feedbacks through calls, messages and emails respectively.
Advantages
A few advantages about the influence of technology in communication
1. No barriers: Communication is now easy; in case of situations when you want to convey
something urgently to someone, mobiles and emails come in handy.
2. Strengthened relations: Technology has made it easy to keep in touch with old contacts, and
has also helped strengthen relationships.
3. Better solutions: Technology has brought the world closer and promoted exchange of thoughts
to find better solutions to any problem.
4. E-schools: Services like video-conferencing has made it possible to give best education to
students via expert faculty on the web.
5. Impact on relations: Finding someone to date was never so easy, thanks to the dating and
chatting websites! No one would disagree if I say – Technology is the rationale behind the
success of long distance relationships. Video chats and social networking sites have played a
big role in keeping people in touch.
6. Development: Technological advancements in the modes of communication have promoted
faster decision-making, and led to the development and progress of the world. Video
conferencing has played a considerate role in promoting faster decision-making. Most of the
businesses depend on technology for communication.
Disadvantages
A few disadvantages about the influence of technology in communication
1. Impact on interpersonal communication: The current generation lacks essential interpersonal
skills (the ability to express the ideas and thoughts to others face-to-face). A major reason for
this tendency is increased frequency of communication through texting and chatting on
websites.
2. Effect on nonverbal communication: Technological means have also affected nonverbal
communication. Lack of face-to-face interaction has reduced the nonverbal grasping power of
individuals.
3. Near yet far: Teenagers especially are always hooked to the social networking sites. They are
more close to online friends, but the gap between parents and kids has increased
considerably. Communication is missing, parents are not technology savvy and not used to the
communication styles of their kids, and this has increased the generation gap.
4. Reduced social interactions: Consider the socializing among people. Life has changed a lot;
there are no social meetings and get-togethers (the frequency has reduced). People are more
bothered about their online life rather than the real social life.
5. Has led to many addictions: People have literally become addicted to the Internet and cell
phones, and this addiction has led to many anxiety disorders. People addicted to the Internet
feel lonely and isolated.
6. Malicious motives: Many people abuse the social networking sites and communicate to
unsuspecting beings pretending someone else. This tendency of people has done more harm
than good.
