What is Email & IM?
EmailEmail is short for ‘electronic mail’ which allows you to communicate to anyone, worldwide with an email address. It is a system for sending messages on the internet. |
Instant message(IM) is a type of electronic messaging on the internet. It is sent in real time so it transfers directly between the receiver's and the sender’s screens.Instant Message
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Safety
It is important to be safe anywhere on the internet because you can easily get hacked.
In order to be safe with emails and IM, don't communicate with anonymous people or someone you don't know because they can pretend to be someone they are not.
In order to be safe with emails and IM, don't communicate with anonymous people or someone you don't know because they can pretend to be someone they are not.
Why is it Important?
Email and IM is important because it is a way to communicate with anyone, anywhere around the world via internet. It helps you in many ways such as collaborating and problem solving in school or workplace, making it one of the most efficient and useful collaboration tools online. Therefore, you should be aware of how to use email and IM in an appropriate manner.