Topicm3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528449000663_0Topic

Instant messengers

Levelm3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528449084556_0Level

Second

Core curriculumm3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528449076687_0Core curriculum Grades IV‑VI

III. Using the computer, digital devices and computer networks. The student:

2) uses a computer network (a school network, the internet):

a) for finding needed information and educational resources by navigating between web sites,

b) as a communication medium.

Timingm3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528449068082_0Timing

45 minutes

General objectivem3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528449523725_0General objective

Using instant messengers.

Specific objectivesm3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528449552113_0Specific objectives

1. Using chat programmes and instant messengers.

2. Identifying online threats.

3. Following netiquettenetiquettenetiquette.

Learning outcomesm3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528450430307_0Learning outcomes

The student:

- uses chat programmes and instant messengers,

- follows netiquettenetiquettenetiquette.

Methodsm3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528449534267_0Methods

1. Discussion.

2. Learning through observation.

Forms of workm3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528449514617_0Forms of work

1. Individual work.

2. Class work.

Lesson stages

Introductionm3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528450127855_0Introduction

The teacher initiates a short discussion about communication.

- What is communication?
- What are its components?
- What means of communication are available in the modern world?

Communication is the act of exchanging messages between two people. Its aim is to mutually convey meanings, emotions etc. Messages are composed of the verbal (words) and non‑verbal part (i.a. facial expression, gestures, the tone of voice).

Many ways of communication are available nowadays, among others:

- face‑to‑face communication,
- by telephone (conversation, SMS etc.),
- online communication (chat programmes, instant messengers, electronic mail),
- by post.

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Online chatonline chatOnline chat:
Online chat is a kind of communication between two (or multiple) computer users over the internet or other computer network. It consists in the alternate transmission of text messages. There are many web sites with chatservices, enabling both private conversation and communication in chatrooms, which are often thematically categorised (i.a. by hobbies – e.g. football, regions – e.g. Warsaw, Chicago – or age groups – e.g. teenagers, people over 20 etc.). The participants of online chats ususally do not use their real first names and surnames, but nicknames, also called nicks. You can also come across online chats in online games.

Instant messenger:
An instant messengerinstant messengerinstant messenger is a computer programme which enables a user sending instant messages between two (or multiple) computers. It differs from electronic mail in that, apart from the rapid exchange of messages, it also displays information about the status (presence) of other users. Instant messengers may be used to transmit text messages and video conference calls. The most popular instant messengers are, among others, Skype, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.

The limitation of instant messengers is that in the majority of cases a user can communicate only with the user of the same application.

EmoticonemoticonEmoticon:
With the advent of online chats and instant messengers the users of both services received another means of expressing their emotions – emoticons. Initially they were ideograms consisting of the sequence of characters which usually represented a facial expression rotated by 90°. The examples of emoticons are :-), :-P, :-D. Currently emoticons are being replaced by the so called emojis, or graphical emoticons.

[Interactive graphics]

[Illustration 1]

Skype:
Skype is an instant messengerinstant messengerinstant messenger that provides free video chat and voice calls between computers. Moreover, it enables exchanging files and text messages. Its users can also make paid calls, for instance to the users of landline and mobile telephones. Nowadays Skype is integrated with Outlook.com, which allows to use Skype services through a Microsoft account.

[Illustration 2]

The interface of Skype is very intuitive. On the left you can view the Status bar, which shows your availability status – next to the user name the presence indicator is displayed (in this case it is green) which specifies his or her status (in this case – Available). By using the Tool bar below the Status bar you can add contacts, make a voice call as well as conference call (a call to several users).

[Illustration 3]

Contacts list:
Contacts list enables adding users whose nicknames and identity you know. Most instant messengers also offer the feature of sharing your availability status only with the people on your contacts list and blocking messages from the users who are not on the list. You can add people to your contacts list by using the built‑in web browser, in which you need to enter the first name, surname and nick of the user. When you click a given contact, the information about the user are displayed as well as the icons with which you can make a voice call, start a text chat or add somebody to your contacts list. After you add a person to your contacts list, they receive a message which enables sharing they contact details.m3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1527752256679_0Contacts list enables adding users whose nicknames and identity you know. Most instant messengers also offer the feature of sharing your availability status only with the people on your contacts list and blocking messages from the users who are not on the list. You can add people to your contacts list by using the built‑in web browser, in which you need to enter the first name, surname and nick of the user. When you click a given contact, the information about the user are displayed as well as the icons with which you can make a voice call, start a text chat or add somebody to your contacts list. After you add a person to your contacts list, they receive a message which enables sharing they contact details.

Task 1

Run Skype and log in. Then create your contacts listcontacts listcontacts list and add your school mates. Try to start a voice call, a video call or a text chat with someone from your your contacts list. Take a close look at the interface of Skype. Change your presence status and add a personal note.

[Illustration 4]

Task 2

Look at the illustration presenting the icons of instant messengers. Answer the questions:

- Which of them do you know?
- Which have you used personally and which are used by someone you know?
- Which of instant messengers is the most popular among the students in your class?
- Do you know which icon represents the first instant messenger?

NetiquettenetiquetteNetiquette:
Netiquette is a set of commonly accepted social conventions that apply when communicating over the internet. Follow the principles of netiquette:

- do not write in uppercase letters when it is not needed,
- do not send chain letters,
- do not start conversation with a person whose presence status is Do Not Disturb,
- introduce yourself during the first conversation,
- use emoticons reasonably.

Online threats:
As with electronic mail, while using instant messengers, you risk contacting a person who claims to be somebody else. In the case of a voice call such a risk is lower than when you use electronic mail, however it still exists. A video call on the other hand eliminates such a risk since you can see your interlocutor on the screen. Another threat connected with the use of instant messengers is the risk that your conversations are eavesdropped.m3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1527752263647_0As with electronic mail, while using instant messengers, you risk contacting a person who claims to be somebody else. In the case of a voice call such a risk is lower than when you use electronic mail, however it still exists. A video call on the other hand eliminates such a risk since you can see your interlocutor on the screen. Another threat connected with the use of instant messengers is the risk that your conversations are eavesdropped.

Lesson summarym3548f4e5e35c4fdf_1528450119332_0Lesson summary

When you use online chatonline chatonline chat or an instant messenger, remember about the principles of netiquettenetiquettenetiquette and online threats. Remember that every instant messengerinstant messengerinstant messenger offers the feature of blocking messages from users who are not on your contacts listcontacts listcontacts list.

Selected words and expressions used in the lesson plan

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instant messengerinstant messengerinstant messenger

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online chatonline chatonline chat

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czat

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komunikator internetowy

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