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What does digital media mean?
What does digital media mean?
Digital media means any media that are encoded in machine-readable formats.
Digital media includes which of the following?
Digital media includes which of the following?
Digital media always contrasts with printed books, newspapers and magazines.
Digital media always contrasts with printed books, newspapers and magazines.
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What has digital media caused, combined with the internet and personal computing?
What has digital media caused, combined with the internet and personal computing?
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What has digital media posed new challenges to?
What has digital media posed new challenges to?
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What is the new era in industrial history called?
What is the new era in industrial history called?
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Challenges to a digital transition do not remain.
Challenges to a digital transition do not remain.
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Who first conceptualized codes and information by machines?
Who first conceptualized codes and information by machines?
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Who wrote the first instructions for calculating numbers on Babbage engines?
Who wrote the first instructions for calculating numbers on Babbage engines?
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Lovelace's instructions are now believed to be the first computer program.
Lovelace's instructions are now believed to be the first computer program.
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What year is assumed to be the year when human kind was able to store more information in digital than in analog media?
What year is assumed to be the year when human kind was able to store more information in digital than in analog media?
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As a result of MOSFET scaling since the 1960's, what has happened to computing power and storage capacity?
As a result of MOSFET scaling since the 1960's, what has happened to computing power and storage capacity?
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What has put the ability to access, modify, store and share digital media in the hands of billions of people?
What has put the ability to access, modify, store and share digital media in the hands of billions of people?
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What new period in human history has the transformation of digital media created?
What new period in human history has the transformation of digital media created?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Digital media are hard to copy, store, share and modify compared to print media.
Digital media are hard to copy, store, share and modify compared to print media.
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What is the effect of film changing from analog to digital?
What is the effect of film changing from analog to digital?
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In what industries has digital media led to loss of jobs?
In what industries has digital media led to loss of jobs?
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The cost of distribution adds to digital media's benefits.
The cost of distribution adds to digital media's benefits.
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Name some examples of content that demonstrates individual as content creation.
Name some examples of content that demonstrates individual as content creation.
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What issues does User-generated content raise?
What issues does User-generated content raise?
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What have deepened the digital divide?
What have deepened the digital divide?
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What challenges does digital media pose?
What challenges does digital media pose?
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What happens to YouTube creators who don't follow copyright and IP laws?
What happens to YouTube creators who don't follow copyright and IP laws?
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What does DRM stand for?
What does DRM stand for?
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What does 'Media' (and its singular form medium
) mean?
What does 'Media' (and its singular form medium
) mean?
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In what forms should a digital magazine be?
In what forms should a digital magazine be?
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What is DRM used for?
What is DRM used for?
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Flashcards
Digital Media
Digital Media
Any media encoded in machine-readable formats, including text, audio, video, and graphics viewed online.
Impact of Digital Media
Impact of Digital Media
Significant societal effects leading to changes in industries like journalism, education, and entertainment due to digital technology.
Information Age
Information Age
A new era defined by the shift from an industrial economy to one based on information and digital media.
Digital Divide
Digital Divide
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Transliteracy
Transliteracy
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Citizen Journalism
Citizen Journalism
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User-Generated Content
User-Generated Content
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Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
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Copyright Challenges
Copyright Challenges
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E-books
E-books
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Digital Magazine
Digital Magazine
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Media Literacy
Media Literacy
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Digital Scholarship
Digital Scholarship
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Open Content Movement
Open Content Movement
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Information Literacy
Information Literacy
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Economic Transition
Economic Transition
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Digital Age
Digital Age
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Social Media Influence
Social Media Influence
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Media Education
Media Education
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Digital Content Creation Tools
Digital Content Creation Tools
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Platform Economy
Platform Economy
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Disruptive Innovation
Disruptive Innovation
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Digital Literacy
Digital Literacy
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Audience Engagement
Audience Engagement
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Censorship and Control
Censorship and Control
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Digital Advertising Growth
Digital Advertising Growth
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Memes and Internet Culture
Memes and Internet Culture
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Multimedia
Multimedia
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Visual Literacy
Visual Literacy
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Study Notes
Digital Technology and Media Literacy
- Digital media is any media encoded in machine-readable formats, including text, audio, video, and graphics
- Digital media can be created, viewed, distributed, modified, and preserved on digital devices
- Digital data is represented with a series of digits
- Media refers to a method of broadcasting or communicating information, typically transmitted through a screen
- Examples of digital media include software, digital images, video games, web pages, social media, and e-books
- Digital media contrasts with print media (e.g., books, newspapers) and analog media (e.g., film, audio tapes)
- Digital media has significantly impacted society and culture, particularly in publishing, journalism, entertainment, education, and politics
- The Information Age is a new era in industrial history, where media is increasingly produced and consumed on computers
- Concerns exist about a potential "digital dark age," where older media becomes inaccessible or harder to use
History of Digital Media
- Charles Babbage conceptualized codes and information processing by machines in the early 1800s.
- Ada Lovelace wrote the first computer programs for Babbage's engines
- The transition to digital media began in the mid-20th century.
- In 1986, less than 1% of global media storage was digital
- In 2002, more information was stored digitally than in analog form
- In 2007, 94% of media storage was digital
Impact of Digital Media
- Digital media has transformed 21st-century society with rapid and widespread impacts, similar to the printing press's impact.
- Digital media created uncertainty around definitions
- Digital media and the Internet transformed the way information is shared, created, and accessed in many industries (e.g., journalism, publishing)
- Circulation of newspapers decreased by 9% since 1945
- Digital media has led to job losses in print media and the bankruptcy of newspapers
- Digital textbooks and media-inclusive curricula have transformed primary and secondary education
- New digital media related job and specializations arose
Media Literacy
- Media Literacy involves the ability to decode, analyze, evaluate, and produce communication in various forms.
- Media literacy skills include assessing credibility, recognizing metaphors, understanding emotion and logic in information, and evaluating the validity of various sources.
- Media literacy is crucial for evaluating information encountered in today's digital age.
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Explore the world of digital media and its impact on society. This quiz covers various aspects of digital technology, from its definition to the examples and concerns of the digital age. Test your knowledge on how digital media differs from traditional forms and its implications in multiple sectors.