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Print media – consisting of paper and ink, reproduced in printing process that is traditionally mechanical.

Broadcast media – media such as radio and television that reach target audiences using airwaves and the transmission medium.

New Media – content organized and distributes on digital platforms.

Media Convergence - the combination of new media and old media within a single piece of media work - the coming together of ...

An information Literate individual is one who can do the following:

Determine the extent of information needed

Access the needed information efficiently and effectively

Evaluate information and its sources critically

Incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base

Use information to accomplish a specific purpose

Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrou...

Four main Categories of new Media

1. Interpersonal communication media.

-Example would be the telephone, mobile phone, and email where “content is private and perishable and relationship established and reinforce may be more important than the information conveyed.”

2. Interactive play media.

- Video and computer-based games, plus virtual reality devices compose this category.

3. Information search media.

- Th...

Definition of Terms:

1. Literacy - The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying context. Literacy involves a continuum of learning, wherein individuals are able to achieve their goals, develop their knowledge and potentials, and participate fully in their community and wider society.

2. Media - The physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass communicat...