Definitions
- Referring to a telephone conversation between two or more people. - Talking about a brief or informal phone call. - Describing a phone call that is not recorded or broadcasted.
- Referring to a virtual meeting where participants use video and audio technology to communicate from different locations. - Talking about a formal or organized meeting with a specific agenda or purpose. - Describing a meeting that involves multiple participants from different locations.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve communication using technology.
- 2Both can be used for business or personal purposes.
- 3Both allow participants to connect from different locations.
- 4Both can save time and travel expenses compared to in-person meetings.
- 5Both require clear communication and active listening skills.
What is the difference?
- 1Technology: Telecon typically refers to a phone call, while teleconference involves video and audio technology.
- 2Formality: Telecon is often informal and brief, while teleconference is more formal and structured.
- 3Purpose: Telecon may not have a specific agenda or purpose, while teleconference is usually organized for a specific reason or goal.
- 4Participation: Telecon may involve fewer participants, while teleconference can include many participants from different locations.
- 5Recording: Telecon is usually not recorded or broadcasted, while teleconference can be recorded and shared with others.
Remember this!
Telecon and teleconference are both forms of communication that use technology to connect people from different locations. However, the difference between telecon and teleconference is their formality, technology, purpose, participation, and recording. A telecon is typically a brief and informal phone call, while a teleconference is a more formal and structured virtual meeting that involves video and audio technology and is organized for a specific purpose or goal.
