Digital Technology and Media Literacy

Any media encoded in machine-readable formats, including text, audio, video, and graphics viewed online.

Significant societal effects leading to changes in industries like journalism, education, and entertainment due to digital technology.

A new era defined by the shift from an industrial economy to one based on information and digital media.

The gap between those who have access to digital media and those who do not, affecting equality and opportunity.

The ability to read, write, and interact across various platforms and media formats.

The practice of individuals reporting news or stories, often enabled by digital media technologies.

Content created by users of digital media platforms, such as blogs, videos, and social media posts.

Technology used to control access and protect copyright in digital media, allowing specific use permissions.

Issues arising from the difficulty in enforcing copyright laws in the context of digital media creation and sharing.

Digital versions of books that can be read on electronic devices, changing the publishing landscape.

An electronic format of magazines that are interactive, not merely replicas of print versions.

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media content effectively.

A new form of academic research and publication facilitated by digital media, including open access.

A movement aiming to reduce or remove copyright restrictions for digital media, encouraging sharing and collaboration.

The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information.

The shift from industries based on manufacturing to those based on information and digital technologies.

An era where digital technology permeates everyday life, impacting communication, culture, and society.

The impact of social media platforms on behavior, opinions, and information sharing among users.

The process of teaching and learning media literacy skills necessary for informed media consumption and creation.

Software and applications that empower users to create and share digital media content easily.

An economy that revolves around online platforms facilitating exchange, services, and content distribution.

Innovations that significantly alter or displace existing markets and industries, often through digital advances.

The skills required to effectively find, evaluate, utilize, and create information in various digital formats.

The ways in which media content creators interact and build relationships with their audience.

The suppression or restriction of access to digital media to control what information is available.

The increase in revenue from online ads, surpassing traditional print advertising, especially in major publications.

Images, videos, or phrases shared widely online, reflecting social commentary or humor, often promoting a viral trend.

Using a combination of different content forms such as text, audio, and video in a single presentation.

The ability to interpret and make meaning from information presented in visual forms, such as images, graphs, and videos.