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During which time periods did the pre-historic age occur?
During which time periods did the pre-historic age occur?
from about 2.5 million years to about 900 BC
Which of the following is an example of media in the pre-historic age?
Which of the following is an example of media in the pre-historic age?
The Industrial Age is characterized by the replacement of hand tools with power-driven machines such as the power loom and the ____________.
The Industrial Age is characterized by the replacement of hand tools with power-driven machines such as the power loom and the ____________.
steam engine
Match the following media with their examples:
Match the following media with their examples:
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The Information Age is characterized by access to and control of information.
The Information Age is characterized by access to and control of information.
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What is the common theme among the examples listed, such as Web Browser, Blogs, and Social Network?
What is the common theme among the examples listed, such as Web Browser, Blogs, and Social Network?
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What is the relationship between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality?
What is the relationship between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality?
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What is the theme of the examples listed, such as Video Chat, Search Engine, and Cloud and Big Data?
What is the theme of the examples listed, such as Video Chat, Search Engine, and Cloud and Big Data?
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What is the common feature among Portable Computers, Smart Phones, and Wearable Technology?
What is the common feature among Portable Computers, Smart Phones, and Wearable Technology?
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Study Notes
Evolution of Information Media
- The pre-historic period consists of time periods in the origin and evolution of humankind from about 2.5 million years to about 900 BC.
- This period is divided into:
- Stone Age
- Bronze Age
- Iron Age
Examples of Pre-Historic Media
- Cave Paintings (35,000 BC)
- Clay Tablets in Mesopotamia (2400 BC)
- Papyrus in Egypt (2500 BC)
- Acta Diurna in Rome (130 BC)
- Printing press using wood blocks (220 AD)
- Dibao in China (2nd Century)
- Codex in the Mayan region (5th Century)
Industrial Media Age (1700-1930)
- Characterized by the replacement of hand tools with power-driven machines
- Examples of Industrial Media:
- Printing press for mass production (19th Century)
- Newspaper – The London Gazette (1640)
- Typewriter (1800) and Telephone (1876)
- Motion picture photography/projection (1890)
- Motion picture with sound (1926)
- Telegraph
- Punch cards
Electronic Age (1930-1980)
- Began with the use of electronic equipment, including computers
- Long distance communication became more efficient
- Examples of Electronic Media:
- Transistor Radio
- Television (1941)
- Large electronic computers – UNIVAC 1 (1951) and EDSAC (1949)
- Mainframe computers – i.e. IBM 704 (1960)
- Personal computers – Hewlett Packard 9100A (1968) and Apple 1 (1976)
- OHP (Over-head Projector)
Information Age (1900-2000)
- Defined by access to and control of information
- Also known as the “Computer Age”, “Digital Age”, and “New Media Age”
- Examples of Information Age Media:
- Web Browser
- Video Chat
- Blogs
- Search Engine
- Social Network
- Portable Computers
- Video
- Smart Phones
- Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality
- Cloud and Big Data
Evolution of Information Media
- The pre-historic period consists of time periods in the origin and evolution of humankind from about 2.5 million years to about 900 BC.
- The pre-historic period is divided into three archaeological periods: Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age.
Examples of Pre-Historic Media
- Cave Paintings (35,000 BC)
- Clay Tablets in Mesopotamia (2400 BC)
- Papyrus in Egypt (2500 BC)
- Acta Diurna in Rome (130 BC)
- Printing press using wood blocks (220 AD)
- Dibao in China (2nd Century)
- Codex in the Mayan region (5th Century)
Industrial Media Age (1700-1930)
- Characterized by the replacement of hand tools with power-driven machines and the concentration of industry in large establishments.
- Examples:
- Printing press for mass production (19th Century)
- Newspaper – The London Gazette (1640)
- Typewriter (1800) and Telephone (1876)
- Motion picture photography/projection (1890)
- Motion picture with sound (1926)
- Telegraph
- Punch cards
Electronic Age (1930-1980)
- Began when electronic equipment, including computers, came into use.
- Long distance communication became more efficient.
- Examples:
- Transistor Radio
- Television (1941)
- Large electronic computers – UNIVAC 1 (1951) and EDSAC (1949)
- Mainframe computers – i.e. IBM 704 (1960)
- Personal computers – Hewlett Packard 9100A (1968) and Apple 1 (1976)
- OHP (Over-head Projector)
Information Age (1900-2000)
- Access to and control of information is the defining characteristic of this era.
- Also called the “Computer Age”, the “Digital Age”, and the “New Media Age”.
- Examples:
- Web Browser
- Video Chat
- Blogs
- Search Engine
- Social Network
- Portable Computers
- Video
- Smart Phones
- Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality
- Cloud and Big Data
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