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What is one effect of the internet on traditional journalism?
What is one effect of the internet on traditional journalism?
The rush to post news online has universally improved accuracy in journalism.
The rush to post news online has universally improved accuracy in journalism.
False
Name one type of online media that has emerged due to the influence of the internet on journalism.
Name one type of online media that has emerged due to the influence of the internet on journalism.
Blogs
People now can send news programs videos from their cellphones in ________ time.
People now can send news programs videos from their cellphones in ________ time.
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Match the following influences of the internet on journalism to their descriptions:
Match the following influences of the internet on journalism to their descriptions:
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Which principle should news organizations prioritize according to the lesson?
Which principle should news organizations prioritize according to the lesson?
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Social media has decreased audience engagement in news.
Social media has decreased audience engagement in news.
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What might journalists prioritize due to the influence of the internet?
What might journalists prioritize due to the influence of the internet?
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What was the primary source of revenue for newspapers before the internet?
What was the primary source of revenue for newspapers before the internet?
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The introduction of the internet had no significant impact on newspaper advertising income.
The introduction of the internet had no significant impact on newspaper advertising income.
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What percentage of the newspaper's budget was typically used for staffing before the internet?
What percentage of the newspaper's budget was typically used for staffing before the internet?
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In order to distribute newspapers, teams used to deliver them to people's ______.
In order to distribute newspapers, teams used to deliver them to people's ______.
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What critical characteristic defines a critical thinker according to the content?
What critical characteristic defines a critical thinker according to the content?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Newspapers have always primarily relied on subscriptions as their main source of revenue.
Newspapers have always primarily relied on subscriptions as their main source of revenue.
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What major change did newspapers have to make due to a decrease in advertising revenue?
What major change did newspapers have to make due to a decrease in advertising revenue?
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What is one reason readers preferred online news over paper copies?
What is one reason readers preferred online news over paper copies?
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Citizen journalism has no challenges associated with it.
Citizen journalism has no challenges associated with it.
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Name one impact of social media on how journalists gather information.
Name one impact of social media on how journalists gather information.
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With the rise of the internet, people stopped reading _____ copies of the news.
With the rise of the internet, people stopped reading _____ copies of the news.
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What ethical consideration arises from using AI-generated content?
What ethical consideration arises from using AI-generated content?
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Internet publishers must wait until the next day to publish news stories.
Internet publishers must wait until the next day to publish news stories.
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What opportunity does citizen journalism provide?
What opportunity does citizen journalism provide?
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Study Notes
Lesson Overview
- Examines three ways the internet has affected traditional journalism: speed, connection to the audience, and increased competition.
Learning Objectives
- Students will identify different types of online media (news websites, blogs, social media, podcasts, online video).
- Students will discuss how the internet has affected newspapers, including how they make money, employ people, and share news.
Main Lesson: Speed
- Journalists and regular people can post to the internet at any time, forcing journalists to work faster to keep up.
- Pressure to be the first to publish a story isn't new, but the internet has worsened the situation, leading to more mistakes.
- Accuracy and truth are more important than being first in breaking the story.
Connection to the Audience
- Before the internet, the audience received news from news programs and newspapers.
- Now, people can create and share news in real-time through videos, social media, and cell phones.
- This gives people more ways to connect with the news and share their thoughts.
- Examples include using social media hashtags, or participating in Facebook discussions related to news events.
Increase in Competition
- The internet has made it easier and cheaper for channels to broadcast news, leading to increased competition.
- Audiences must critically evaluate online content to avoid misinformation and inaccuracies.
- News organizations must adapt to confront these new challenges.
How Newspapers Make Money
- Newspapers are businesses that need to make money.
- Before the internet, newspapers primarily generated revenue from advertisements (80%).
- The internet drastically reduced advertising revenue (44% drop between 2005 and 2009).
- This decline prompted newspapers to reduce staff and implement other changes.
How the Internet Disrupted Traditional Media
- The internet changed how businesses advertise, decreasing newspaper advertising.
- This led to massive cuts in staff which resulted in less in-depth stories about fewer topics.
- News delivery changed from being manually distributed to being instantly available online.
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This quiz explores how the internet has transformed traditional journalism by focusing on speed, audience connection, and competition. Students will examine different types of online media and discuss the effects on newspapers and journalistic practices. Gain insights into the new dynamics of news production and dissemination in the digital age.
