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What is the main concept media convergence is based on?

  • The development of new media platforms
  • The interconnection of information and communications technologies (correct)
  • The growing popularity of mobile devices
  • The increasing use of social media

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of media convergence?

  • The decline of traditional media forms (correct)
  • Increased access to information and entertainment
  • Production and distribution of content in multiple formats
  • The development of new communication technologies

    • What is the primary concern associated with the 'digital divide'?

  • The spread of misinformation and disinformation
  • The increasing cost of new technologies
  • The invasion of privacy due to online activities
  • Unequal access to technology and information (correct)

    • What is the main idea behind 'information disorder'?

    <p>The pollution of our information environment with fake, misleading, or misused content (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of 'misinformation'?

    <p>The unintentional sharing of false information believed to be true (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a consequence of media convergence?

    <p>Greater control over access to information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'FOMO' stand for?

    <p>Fear of Missing Out (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key idea behind 'responsible use of media and information'?

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    What is the primary function of the "noise" in the provided example?

    <p>To obscure or distort the intended message. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication does the example of Thomson calling his assistant illustrate?

    <p>Interpersonal communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinction between public communication and mass communication?

    <p>The number of receivers involved in communication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way mass media shapes public opinion?

    <p>By presenting diverse perspectives on current events. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The statement "Today, the world seemed like a smaller place than before" implies which effect of media on communication?

    <p>Media fosters a sense of global interconnectedness. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of intrapersonal communication?

    <p>It allows individuals to reflect on their thoughts and feelings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the content, which communication form would likely be most susceptible to instances of noise?

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    What is the meaning of the Latin root word "communicare"?

    <p>To make something common (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the Communication Process as described in the text?

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    What is the main difference between “information” and “media?”

    <p>Media is used to spread information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of communication?

    <p>To understand and share meaning. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does technology play a role in information literacy?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is interference in the communication process?

    <p>Anything that alters the intended meaning of the message. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of “feedback” in the communication process?

    <p>A student asking a question during a lecture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of “context” in successful communication?

    <p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Media Channels

    Ways used to transmit or communicate messages, both intended and unintended.

    Feedback

    The message or response sent back to the source by the receiver.

    Information

    Knowledge derived from study, experience, instructions, signals, or symbols.

    Context

    The setting, scene, and expectations involved in communication interaction.

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    Environment

    The atmosphere, physical and psychological, for sending and receiving messages.

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    Communication

    The process of understanding and sharing meaning between individuals.

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    Interference

    Anything that blocks or alters the intended meaning of the message.

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    Communication Process

    The act of transferring information from one person, place, or group to another.

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    Noise in Communication

    Anything that may interfere with the message being conveyed.

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    Public Communication

    A sender-focused communication where one person conveys information to an audience.

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    Mass Communication

    Public communication that is transmitted to large audiences via media.

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    Intrapersonal Communication

    A form of communication involving self-talk or reflection.

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    The Influence of Media

    Media connects people globally and shapes communication habits.

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    Convenience in Communication

    Modern tools allow for swift interactions without delays.

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    Public Opinion Shaping

    Mass media can sway audience opinions through its messages.

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    Feedback in Communication

    Responses from the receiver that clarify or confirm the message.

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    Media Convergence

    The interconnection of information and communication technologies allowing content to be produced in multiple formats.

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    Digital Divide

    The gap between those who have access to digital technology and those who do not.

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    Information Disorder

    The pollution of our information environment with false, misleading, or weaponized content.

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    Misinformation

    False information shared unknowingly as if it were true.

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    FOMO

    Fear of Missing Out; anxiety that an exciting event may be happening elsewhere.

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    Information Overload

    A state of being overwhelmed by the amount of information available.

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    Media Literacy Needs

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

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    Changed Communication Patterns

    The transformation in how we communicate due to constant connectivity.

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    Study Notes

    Media Information Literacy

    • Media channels are ways to transmit messages (e.g., radio, television, films).
    • Information is processed data or knowledge from experience, instructions, or symbols.
    • Technology applies scientific knowledge for practical human use.
    • Communication is the sharing of meaning, transferring information between people or places.
    • Communication components include: source (sender), message, channel, and receiver.
    • Feedback is the receiver's response sent back to the source.
    • Context is the setting and expectations of communication.
    • Environment is the physical and psychological atmosphere.
    • Interference disrupts the intended meaning of the message.
    • Communication models (e.g., Lasswell's) illustrate the communication process.
    • Shannon-Weaver's model incorporates noise (interruption) into the process.
    • Types of communication include: intrapersonal (self-communication), interpersonal (between two people), group, and public.
    • Mass communication is the transmission of information to many people through media.
    • Media and information influence the world by making it feel smaller, increasing convenience, shaping public opinion.

    Literacy

    • Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, and communicate using various mediums (e.g., printed, digital).
    • Information literacy involves recognizing when information is needed, locating, evaluating, and communicating it in different formats.
    • Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create various media forms.
    • Technology literacy is the ability to use technological tools efficiently and responsibly.
    • Technological devices include digital cameras, microphones, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

    Evolution of Media

    • Pre-industrial/Historic age includes cave paintings, clay tablets, and early writing.
    • Industrial age involved printing press, newspapers, telegraphs, motion pictures, and typewriters.
    • Electronic age includes transistor radios, large computers, television, personal computers, and overhead projectors.
    • New age/Information age (1900s-Present) includes the internet, personal computers, social networks, mobile devices, and digital communication.

    Media Convergence

    • Media convergence combines communication, computing, and content in the digital world.
    • Media tools merge to produce and distribute information through digitalization.
    • Media and information tools like smartphones, computers, and the internet are convergent media.

    Media and Information Disorders

    • Misinformation is false information people share unintentionally.
    • Disinformation is intentionally false information spread to mislead.
    • Malinformation is real information that is misused to cause harm.
    • Examples of misinformation include false connections, misleading contexts, manipulated contexts, fabricated content, and fabricated websites.
    • Information disorders are ways the information environment is polluted with fake, out-of-context, or weaponized content which disrupts individuals and entire communities.

    Media and Information Sources

    • Libraries are places to access literary, musical, artistic, and reference materials.
    • Library types include school, academic, public, and specialized libraries.
    • The internet is a global computer network with varied information and communication resources.

    Intellectual Property

    • Intellectual property rights (IP) protect creations of the mind (e.g., inventions, literary works, designs).
    • Patents are property rights for investors.
    • Copyrights protect the rights of original creators for reproduction and distribution of materials.
    • Trademarks are symbols that identify and distinguish goods from other products.
    • Trade secrets are confidential processes or practices.

    Ethical Use of Media and Information

    • Unintentional or criminal misuse of intellectual property rights leads to infringement, plagiarism (falsely representing others' work).
    • The ethical use of media and information requires acknowledging the original creator's work.
    • Fair use allows certain types of use of copyrighted materials, including commentary, criticism, reporting, and research.

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