Communicating in the digital age

1. Advantages

1.1. wireless connection

1.2. anonymity of cyberspace

1.3. long distance communication

1.4. get information and support

2. Danger

2.1. cyberbullying

2.1.1. cyberbullies

2.1.1.1. (to) torment sb.

2.1.2. victims

2.2. parental spies

2.2.1. (to) monitor sb./sth.

2.3. anonymity of cyberspace

2.4. the internet never forgets

2.5. a false sense of security

2.6. Conversation - a vanishing skill?

2.6.1. face-to-face communication

2.6.2. small talk

2.6.3. communication skills

2.7. viruses

3. The rise of social networking

3.1. social networking sites

3.1.1. (to) link people

3.1.2. (to) post photos, videos or messages

3.1.3. livestreams

3.1.4. influencer

3.2. text based communication

3.2.1. text messages

3.2.2. instant messages

3.3. global meeting point

3.4. appealed mainly to a young audience

4. the online world

4.1. a lot of possibilities

4.1.1. retrieve information

4.1.1.1. news

4.1.2. share photos, videos etc.

4.1.3. apply for jobs

5. the internet in your pocket

5.1. hand-held devices

5.1.1. smartphones

5.1.2. tablets/ipads

5.1.3. laptops

5.2. gone portable

5.3. wireless connection

6. modern technology

6.1. security software companies

6.1.1. family protection packs

6.2. data (storage)