Digital Technology and Media Literacy
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What does digital media mean?

Digital media means any media that are encoded in machine-readable formats.

Digital media includes which of the following?

  • Software
  • Digital images
  • Web pages and websites
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Digital media always contrasts with printed books, newspapers and magazines.

    True (A)

    What has digital media caused, combined with the internet and personal computing?

    <p>Disruptive innovation in publishing, journalism, public relations, entertainment, education, commerce and politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has digital media posed new challenges to?

    <p>Copyright and intellectual property laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the new era in industrial history called?

    <p>Information Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Challenges to a digital transition do not remain.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who first conceptualized codes and information by machines?

    <p>Charles Babbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the first instructions for calculating numbers on Babbage engines?

    <p>Ada Lovelace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lovelace's instructions are now believed to be the first computer program.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year is assumed to be the year when human kind was able to store more information in digital than in analog media?

    <p>2002 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As a result of MOSFET scaling since the 1960's, what has happened to computing power and storage capacity?

    <p>Increased exponentially.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has put the ability to access, modify, store and share digital media in the hands of billions of people?

    <p>Personal computers and smartphones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new period in human history has the transformation of digital media created?

    <p>The Information Age or the digital revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Transliteracy = Skills include not only the ability to read and write-traditional literacy-but the ability to navigate the Internet, evaluate sources, and create digital content. Media Literacy = Digital media seems to demand a new set of communications skills. Digital Literacy = Skills include not only the ability to read and write-traditional literacy-but the ability to navigate the Internet, evaluate sources, and create digital content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Digital media are hard to copy, store, share and modify compared to print media.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of film changing from analog to digital?

    <p>Economic benefits to Hollywood, easier distribution, and it makes it possible to add high-quality digital effects to films.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what industries has digital media led to loss of jobs?

    <p>Journalism and print media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cost of distribution adds to digital media's benefits.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name some examples of content that demonstrates individual as content creation.

    <p>Blogs, memes, and video essays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issues does User-generated content raise?

    <p>Privacy, credibility, civility and compensation for cultural, intellectual and artistic contributions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What have deepened the digital divide?

    <p>The spread of digital media, and the wide range of literacy and communications skills necessary to use it effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges does digital media pose?

    <p>Digital media pose several challenges to the current copyright and intellectual property laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to YouTube creators who don't follow copyright and IP laws?

    <p>YouTube creators can very easily get demonetized for their content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does DRM stand for?

    <p>Digital rights management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Media' (and its singular form medium) mean?

    <p>'Middle' or 'between two things'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what forms should a digital magazine be?

    <p>Interactive and created from scratch to a digital platform.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is DRM used for?

    <p>To lock material and allows users to use that media for specific cases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Digital Media

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

    Impact of Digital Media

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

    Information Age

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

    Digital Divide

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

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    Transliteracy

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

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    Citizen Journalism

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

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    User-Generated Content

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

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    Digital Rights Management (DRM)

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

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    Copyright Challenges

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

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    E-books

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

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    Digital Magazine

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

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    Media Literacy

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

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    Digital Scholarship

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

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    Open Content Movement

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

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    Information Literacy

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

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    Economic Transition

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

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    Digital Age

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

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    Social Media Influence

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

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    Media Education

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

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    Digital Content Creation Tools

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

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    Platform Economy

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

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    Disruptive Innovation

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

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    Digital Literacy

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

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    Audience Engagement

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

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    Censorship and Control

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

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    Digital Advertising Growth

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

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    Memes and Internet Culture

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

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    Multimedia

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

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    Visual Literacy

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

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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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