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Has texting made our life easier?

LAKSHMI VIBHA

The written word has always
been the one of the most preferred
modes of communication.
Throughout the years, we have
transitioned from long hand-
written letters to condensed text
messages. The earliest texting
was done using a numeric
keyboard and was limited to
PEW research center-text messaging most common people having the same network.
activity on mobile phones. Humanity has come far since
then. Texting really took off PEW research center-text messaging most common
activity on mobile phones.
Exhibition of Talents - 2021 at the start of the millennium,
when intra-network texting receiver the option to respond awkward gaps in conversations.
flexibly which helps maintain Advertising is another industry
STAFF WRITER presented the overview of was enabled. the fast paced schedule everyone that takes advantage of texting.
the event. Dr.C.V.Jeyakumar, The reasons for popularity has. It provides us with an easy People now prefer texting over all
The EXOT- 2021 (Exhibition Dean (CET) presided over the of texting can be attributed to option to maintain our network other forms of communication.
of Talents -2021), a special function. In his presidential its speed and an open rate of or social circles while staying Advertising through texting has
programme for school students address, he encouraged the 99%. Texting has a 97% open in our comfort zone. The nature proved to be widely received
was organized by the Department young minds by mentioning the rate of being read in the first 15 of work in business requires as compared to emails or calls.
of Physics, SRM IST, Vadapalani achievements made by Indian minutes after being sent. Even communication that has flexible Research also says that 48%
campus in association with Indian scientists. Prof.S.V.Kasmir though these stand to be the timing, is not disruptive and is of people prefer receiving
Science Congress Association Raja, Convenor, ISCA, Chennai majority reasons, there are other highly secure. Texting checks all updates or information through
(ISCA), Chennai chapter on Chapter, shared his research benefits to texting. Millennials of these boxes. Texting allows texts. Thus, it is evident that
19thNovember 2021through experience and explained the prefer communication channels people to properly formulate texting has become the preferred
virtual mode. Nearly 180 students development of science from which aren’t intrusive and responses, which during calls communication of this new age
from 13 schools in and around ancient to modern times. The interrupting. Texting gives the or in real life usually leads to and intends to stay so.
Chennai, Vellore and Trichy Chief Guest Dr.N.Vijayan,
participated and showcased enlightened the minds of young
their talents through project students with his scientific
exhibition, speech and quiz knowledge and also motivated Webinar on Digital Transformation and Value Creation
competitions. students to work in the field
The inaugural function was of research and development. STAFF WRITER
held through the zoom platform. The programme came to an The webinar “Digital
Dr.K.Jagannathan, HoD/Physics end with the vote of thanks Transformation and Value
and Convener of EXOT- 2021 by Dr.K.Ramachandran, AP/ Creation” was conducted by
welcomed the gathering and Physics, SRM IST-VDP. the Department of Management,
SRMIST, Vadapalani Studies
(DoMS) on 01-Dec-2021. The
two speakers, Prof. C. Praseeda
from DoMS, SRMIST, India and
TS.PROF.Dr. Saravanan Muthiah
from FOM, MMU, Malaysia
shared their valuable thoughts
and insights on the subject in
the presence of the Deans, VPs,
Faculty members, Research the first, in the line of many webinar was the Memorandum
scholars and students participating collaborative events that will be of Understanding, which was
from both Institutions. This executed in the near future. And signed between SRM and MMU-
Webinar successfully marks the overwhelming moment of this Malaysia.

“Learn C and become SRM outreach higher sec. school Chennai, The registered participants were
Schram Academy Chennai, asked to design a Christmas
Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram wishes card and Thanksgiving
expert in 33 hours” skill building Chennai. It was an engaging cards. It was very surprising
Photoshop and informative session handled that most of the designs from
by Sriram R.M, a final year the participants were stunning
workshop-21 campus. The session covered had no prior experience in
STAFF WRITER CSE student from the VDP as most of the participants
“Learn C and become expert in 33 hours” was a workshop all aspects from basics to the photoshop. This amazing
on C programming conducted by DCSE - VDP campus from STAFF WRITER intermediate level as the students 3-day event ended with gaining
06/12/2021 to 21/12/2021 which covered an entire concept of were acquiring greater knowledge knowledge in designing and
the programming language. It was a short term course yet, it was DCSE-VDP Campus conducted in designing and also had good with the happiness of delivering
a highly beneficiary workshop. This workshop aimed for the I an online three days’ hands-on amount of fun while learning an informative session to the
year Computer Science Department Students. The workshop outreach workshop on Photoshop interesting photoshop tools and participants. The event was
was really interactive with hands-on practice and assignment. on 9th, 10th, 11th December how to use them for designing a coordinated by CSE Outreach
Overall the workshop was totally useful. The students learned a 2021 for 8th & 11th Grade poster in an advertising aspect. coordinator Ms.Indumathi along
lot in a comfortable environment. The workshop was coordinated students of KRM Public School After the completion of the first with Ms.Steffina & Ms.Punitha
by Dr.V.Rajasekar. Chennai, S.B.O.A Matriculation day of the workshop all the from DCSE.