Podcasting allows people to listen to recorded radio shows when they want using mp3 players. Chatting and instant messaging programs like Yahoo and AOL enable electronic communication and recreation. Discussion boards bring together people with shared interests to argue and share ideas on topics. Text messaging is used primarily for short personal communication and gossip rather than professional reasons. Blogs are online journals where individuals post multiple entries on a specific topic, with examples including Blogger and TypePad.

1. Kevin Patel, Block 4 03/04/09