Understanding Media and Communication

How does mass communication differ from other levels of communication?

How do you understand media as part of the broader levels of communication?

What are the empowering features of the new media?

• mobility

• time and freedom

• multimodality

• interactivity

• connectivity

What does connectivity refer to in the context of new media?

• The possibility of connecting to people across the globe

• The possibility of exchange of immediate feedback

• The possibility of editing or adjusting content

• The possibility of having multiple media in one device

What are the potential threats of the new media?

• Misinformation and disinformation

• Dependency or over-use

• Hackers and viruses

• Data mining & Commercialization of user profiles

• Surveillance

What is the significance of effective utilization of new media?

What should users do to manage their time effectively on social media?

What is the role of content production competence in effective media usage?

• Shares

• Tags

• Likes

• Follows

• Comments

What does online activism involve in the context of new media?

• Environmental activism

• Human rights campaigns

What are the essential components of doing journalism in new media?