Challenges and Opportunities of New Media

What is one of the biggest challenges of new media?

• Easy access to information

• Spread of misinformation and fake news

• Faster communication

• Increased global connectivity

Which of the following is a major opportunity offered by new media?

• Limited access to knowledge

• The ability to reach global audiences instantly

• Decrease in digital literacy

• Restriction of free speech

How does media have the power to influence society?

• By shaping public opinion and spreading awareness

• By limiting access to information

• By preventing people from expressing themselves

• By controlling all aspects of the government

What is one way that social media has empowered marginalized groups?

• By making it harder for them to speak out

• By giving them a platform to share their stories and advocate for change

• By controlling what they can post

• By preventing them from accessing global networks

What is a common effect of political pressure on media?

• Increased journalistic freedom

• Censorship and restricted access to the truth

• More balanced and fair news reporting

• No impact at all

Which of the following is an ethical challenge in media and information?

• Promoting only one perspective

• Ensuring diversity in news stories

• Fact-checking sources before publishing

• Encouraging free expression

How can individuals help combat misinformation in new media?

• By sharing information without verifying it

• By relying only on social media for news

• By fact-checking sources before sharing information

• By ignoring all news and media content

The media has no influence over how people think and act.

• True

• False

The rise of digital media has made it easier for businesses, educators, and activists to reach global audiences.

• True

• False

One challenge of media is that it can sometimes spread fake news, but media literacy can help people recognize false information.

• True

• False