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Study Notes

MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses): Free online courses offered by universities globally. Examples include Coursera and EdX.
EdX.org: A popular MOOC platform with courses in various fields, including technology, business, and arts.
Educational Systems: Systems providing accessible and personalized learning experiences.
Wearable Technology: Smart devices worn on the body, used for communication, fitness tracking, and health monitoring (e.g., smartwatches, fitness trackers).
3D Environments: Virtual spaces created using 3D modeling software, commonly used in games, education, and virtual reality.
Ubiquitous Learning: A learning style enabling anytime, anywhere learning through digital tools.
Permanence: Digital information's lasting accessibility online.
Accessibility: Easy access to information and media for all, including those with disabilities.
Immediacy: Real-time information and communication (e.g., live news).
Interactivity: User engagement with media (e.g., social media comments).
Adaptability: Customization of media to suit individual needs.
Instructional Activity Context: Learning activities designed for enhanced understanding within a context.

Unpacking Media Messages: Analyzing media content to understand its purpose and intent.
Deepfakes: AI-generated, manipulated videos/images often used for misinformation.

People Media: Individuals as information sources (e.g., teachers, public figures).
People as Media Opinion Leaders: Influencers or experts shaping public opinion.
Citizen Journalism: Reporting by ordinary people via social media or blogs.
Social Journalism: Combining professional and citizen reporting, often using social media.
Crowdsourcing: Gathering ideas, services, or content from a large online community.
Journalist Types by Medium: Print (newspapers/magazines), Broadcast (TV/radio), and Multimedia (combining various formats).

Text: Written communication.
Design Principles in Text Media:
- Emphasis: Highlighting key points.
- Proximity: Grouping related elements.
- Alignment: Structuring elements for neatness.
- Organization: Logical arrangement of content.
- Repetition: Consistent styles.
- Contrast: Differences in color, size, or type for impact.
Typeface Types:
- Serif: Classic fonts with decorative edges.
- Sans Serif: Clean, modern fonts without edges.
- Slab Serif, Script, Decorative: Stylized fonts for specific purposes.

Visual Media: Images, videos, and infographics for visual communication.
Elements of Visual Design: Line, Shape, Value (light/darkness), Color.
Principles of Visual Design:
- Consistency
- Center of Interest
- Balance
- Harmony
- Contrast
- Directional Movement
- Rhythm
- Perspective
- Dominance
File Formats: SDEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG.

Audio Media: Content delivered through sound (music, podcasts).
Types of Audio Information: Radio broadcasts, music, sound recordings, sound effects, podcasts.
Audio File Formats: MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA.
Elements of Sound Design: Dialogue, Sound Effects, Music.
Principles of Sound Design: Mixing, Pace, Stereo Imaging, Transition.

Elements of Multimedia: Text, Audio, Video, Animation, Interactivity, Image.
Categories of Media:
- Static Media: Fixed content (images).
- Dynamic Media: Interactive, evolving content (videos).