Questions and Answers
What role does media serve in society as a public watchdog?
Which invention in 1439 significantly changed the landscape of media in Europe?
Which of the following is NOT an example of media from the Industrial Age?
What advancement did the electronic age introduce that significantly improved long distance communication?
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What was a significant outcome of the Internet's development in media?
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Which of the following was introduced first in the development of the internet and technology?
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What aspect of media experience changed significantly during the information age?
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Which of the following social networks was founded last?
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What was the first photo sharing site listed in the content?
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Which search engine was developed first according to the timeline provided?
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Study Notes
Importance of Media
- Media serves various essential roles: entertainment, education, information dissemination, public discussion, and serving as a watchdog for government and institutions.
Prehistoric Age Media Examples
- Cave Paintings (35,000 BC): Early forms of communication and storytelling.
- Acta Diurna (130 BC): Rome's daily public records, an early example of news media.
- Clay Tablets (2400 BC, Mesopotamia): Used for writing and record-keeping.
- Papyrus (2500 BC, Egypt): An early material for writing, facilitating communication.
Johannes Gutenberg and Printing
- Introduced movable type printing in Europe (1439), revolutionizing book production and accessibility to information.
Industrial Age Media
- Telegraph: Allowed instantaneous communication over long distances.
- Telephone: Enhanced personal and business communication.
- Motion Pictures (1900s): Emergence of visual entertainment, transforming media consumption.
Electronic Age Media
- The invention of the transistor improved communication technology, leading to
- Transistor Radio (1950s): Allowed portable access to audio media.
- Television (1941): Broadly disseminated visual content and news.
- Large Electronic Computers (1940s–1950s): Paved the way for computer technology.
Information Age Media
- The Internet revolutionized communication, leading to the development of
- Personal Computers: Improved access to information.
- Mobile Devices: Facilitated communication and access on the go.
- Wearable Technology: Enhanced integration of technology into daily life.
Key Milestones in Internet Development
- World Wide Web (1990): Foundation of Internet accessibility.
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Web Browsers: Development timeline includes:
- Mosaic (1993)
- Internet Explorer (1995)
- Safari (2003), Firefox (2004), Google Chrome (2008), MS Edge (2015).
Search Engines Evolution
- Yahoo Search (1995), Google Search (1997), Bing (2009): Key tools for information retrieval.
Blogging Platforms
- Emergence of blogging sites includes Open Diary (1998), Blogger (1999), WordPress (2003), promoting personal expression and storytelling online.
Social Networking Platforms
- Development includes SixDegrees (1997), Friendster (2002), Facebook (2004), and Google Plus (2011), reshaping social interaction.
Photo and Video Sharing
- Sites like Flickr (2004), YouTube (2005), and Instagram (2010) enabled visual content sharing among users.
Instant Messaging and Video Conferencing
- Innovations in communication technology fostered instant messaging and video conferencing capabilities.
Traditional Media vs. New Media
- Traditional media experience is limited and one-directional whereas new media is interactive and allows audience feedback, integrating multiple forms of communication.
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Explore the various roles of media in society through this quiz. From entertainment to education, the media serves multiple functions, including acting as a watchdog for government and providing a public forum. Test your understanding of why media is essential in contemporary life.
