Pre-Industrial, Industrial, Electronic & Information Age

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In the pre-industrial age, what was the primary method for people to share information and communicate?

  • Mass printed newspapers
  • Electronic mail
  • Television broadcasts
  • Cave paintings and word of mouth (correct)

Which of the following best describes the key advancement of the Industrial Age in terms of media?

  • The use of transistors in radios
  • The invention of the printing press for mass production. (correct)
  • The creation of social networks
  • The development of the internet

How did the invention of the transistor impact communication during the Electronic Age?

  • It led to the decline of radio
  • It enabled the mass production of books
  • It improved long distance communication (correct)
  • It had virtually no impact

What is a defining characteristic of the Information Age?

<p>Digitalization of voice, image, sound, and data. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes media convergence?

<p>The merging of different media technologies and content. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes indigenous media?

<p>Forms of media expressions produced by native peoples (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important factor to consider to verify the reliability of information?

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Which camera shot is most effective for capturing a subject's emotions?

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What does 'Fair Use' typically allow regarding copyrighted material?

<p>Limited use for education, criticism, or news reporting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding copyright important for consultants and instructors?

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Flashcards

Communication

Giving or gaining information by speaking or reading writings; serves as connection with each other.

Media

Physical objects used to communicate, like radio, TV, and computers.

Information

A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience or instruction.

Literacy

Ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials.

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Media and Information Literacy

Skills to engage with media and information providers effectively, develop critical thinking, and socialize.

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Media convergence

Involves interlocking of computing and info tech companies, telecommunications networks, and content providers of newspapers, magazines, music, radio, televisions, films, and entertainment software.

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Extreme long shot

Extreme wide shots such as a large crowd or scenery as far the horizon.

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Electronic Age

When people harnessed the power of transistors that led to the transistor radio, electronic circuits and the early computers.

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Internet

Global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities using standardized communication protocols.

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Convention

Standards or norm acts as a rule governing behavior and accepted ways of doing something.

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