17 Questions
What technological development in the Electronic Age paved the way for the creation of transistor radios and early computers?
Harnessing the power of transistors
What refers to knowledge or processed data gathered through experiences or research?
Information Literacy
Which innovation from the Electronic Age contributed to more efficient long-distance communication?
Transistor radios
Which of the following activities is NOT a part of Information Literacy?
Creating new information
What major impact did the Internet have on communication during the New/Information Age?
Creation of the social network
Which technological breakthrough led to advancements such as personal computers and wearable technology in the Information Age?
Digitalization of voice, image, sound, and data
Which web browser was introduced in 1993?
Mosaic
Which social network was launched in 2004?
TheFacebook
What role did microelectronics play in the transition from the Electronic Age to the Information Age?
Advancements in microelectronics
When did Skype, the video chat platform, originate?
2003
What type of technology was introduced in 2007 along with Twitter?
Microblogging
During the Industrial Age, which invention allowed for mass production of printed materials?
Printing press for mass production
What significant advancement marked the transition from the Industrial Age to the Electronic Age?
Invention of the transistor
Which form of media dates back to 35,000 BC and was prevalent during the Pre-Industrial Age?
Cave paintings
What was one of the major developments during the Pre-Industrial Age concerning communication?
Telegraph
Which technology played a significant role in the transition from the Pre-Industrial Age to the Industrial Age?
Development of machine tools
Which invention, dating back to 1876, falls under the category of media during the Industrial Age?
Telephone
Test your understanding of the goals of a draft model of media and information literacy curriculum. Explore the importance of promoting the right to communicate, expressing ideas, evaluating sources, mediums, and audience of messages, and more.
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