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# Communication and Technology **Communication** * Talking and listening to others * Sharing ideas and feelings * Using words, pictures, and actions * Important for making friends and learning **Technology** * Application of scientific knowledge to practical aims of human life * Change and manip...

# Communication and Technology **Communication** * Talking and listening to others * Sharing ideas and feelings * Using words, pictures, and actions * Important for making friends and learning **Technology** * Application of scientific knowledge to practical aims of human life * Change and manipulation of the human environment **The Rise of New Media and Technology Aids in Communication** **What is New Media?** * Special tools used to talk and share * Includes computers, phones, and tablets * Helps connect with people worldwide * Makes sharing pictures and videos easy **Popular Social Media** * Sharing photos and updates (e.g., Facebook) * Short messages and news (e.g., Twitter) * Pretty pictures and videos (e.g., Instagram) * Talking about jobs (e.g., LinkedIn) **Social Media Use** * Social media has changed how the world operates * Number of users is increasing exponentially on some platforms * Different social media platforms have different uses/functions **Evolution of New Media** * Encompasses a wide range of tools * Includes websites, social media platforms, video games, streaming services, and virtual reality * Dramatically reshaped communication, entertainment, and society as a whole **Old Ways of Talking vs. New Ways of Talking** | Old Ways of Talking | New Ways of Talking | |---|---| | Face to Face | Using computers and ipods | | Writing Letters | Sending messages on phones | | Phone Calls | Watching videos online | | Watching TV, or listening Radio | | **Personal Media** * Content individuals create and share online to represent themselves and their interests * Encompasses a wide range of digital assets (e.g., social media profiles, blogs and websites, digital photos and videos) **Social Media** * Online platforms allowing users to create, share, and interact with content * Involves interaction and sharing of information among virtual users **Examples of Social Media Platforms** * Facebook * Instagram * Twitter * TikTok * LinkedIn * Snapchat * YouTube * etc.