Unit 1: Task 5 D1

Task 5:

Throughout Unit 1 I have used various interpersonal and communication skills. Communication and interpersonal skills used throughout the unit:

• ·         Verbal communication
• ·         Clear and concise written communication.
• ·         Teacher broadcasting demonstration
• ·         Using Blogger
• ·         Using PowerPoint
• ·         Using Word
• ·         Using Publisher
• ·         Using Google Calendar.

I used verbal communication when talking to the teacher and to peers about any problems or questions I had regarding my work. The advantages of this were that I had a clear answer straight away which would allow me to carry on with the unit. However the disadvantage of this was that peers sometimes were unable to help with the problems, so I was sometimes unable to get an answer quickly.

I used clear and concise written communication when posting my blogs. The advantages of this were that my blogs would be easy to understand and would not have too much information to overwhelm the reader. However the disadvantages of this were that it was time consuming. It took time to read through all of what I had written to make sure everything made sense. This therefore meant I had less time to work on the next task. 

I used teacher broadcasting demonstrations when completing my work. They allowed me to understand what I needed to do next in order to complete the set tasks. The advantages of these were that I would have a clear understanding on the task I was doing and what programmes and software etc. needed to be used. The disadvantages of the teacher broadcasting demonstrations were that if I did not understand something, I would have to use verbal communication to ask peers or the teacher afterwards in order to understand what was required. 

I used Blogger to upload all of my tasks. The advantages of using Blogger are that all of your work is saved in one, accessible place. However the disadvantages of using this are that it is quite a complicated website to understand when you first start using it, as it requires practise to understand how it works. This again is time consuming, especially when deadlines are considered.

I used Google Calendar to complete Task 3. The advantages of using this were that I was able to create a clear plan of all the tasks I needed to complete. It was easy to access and easy to work. However the disadvantages of using this were that sometimes it was unclear to read if there were too many tasks set for that day, this made it hard to see what I needed to do next.

I used PowerPoint to complete Task 2 (PowerPoint on communication barriers). The advantages of using this were that it was easy to use and that it creates a professional looking piece of work. For me, there were no disadvantages when using PowerPoint.

I used Word complete several tasks throughout the unit such as D2. There are many advantages of using word. For example it is a very easy program to use and takes very little time. However the disadvantages of this were that the tasks completed on work were sometimes hard to upload Blogger.

I used Publisher complete Task 1 and Task 4. The advantages of using publisher were that it creates work that is aesthetically pleasing and that looks professional. However I have found that the disadvantages are that it is relatively hard to use. I had to ask peers questions on how to use the program effectively because I struggled with understanding how it worked.