3.5A Types of Digital Media Terminologies

Viral Content

• Online media that becomes popular quickly through widespread sharing, such as trending videos or memes.

• Content that is only shared among a small group of people.

• Media that is created for advertising purposes only.

• Any content that is difficult to understand or interpret.

Print Media

• Digital content available online

• Traditional published materials such as newspapers, magazines, and books.

• Broadcast media like television and radio

• Social media platforms and blogs

Web 2.0

• The static stage of the internet with only read-only content.

• The interactive stage of the internet with user-generated content like blogs, social media, wikis, and comment sections.

• A type of web hosting service for personal websites.

• The first version of the internet that allowed for email communication.

Web 3.0

• The next stage of the web involving artificial intelligence, deep learning, and semantic understanding, enabling personalized and intelligent experiences.

• A version of the web focused solely on social media interactions.

• An outdated concept that refers to the early days of the internet.

• A web platform that only supports static content without user interaction.

Deepfake

• Digitally altered videos or audio created using AI to imitate real people—used both for entertainment and potentially misleading purposes.

• A type of video game that uses artificial intelligence to create dynamic storylines.

• A method of video editing that enhances the quality of old films.

• A social media trend involving the use of filters to change appearances.

Gaming Industry

• A sector of digital entertainment focused on video games, including online gaming, mobile apps, and console games.

• A type of physical sport played in arenas.

• A market for board games and card games only.

• An industry that produces only educational software.

Personalized Recommendations

• Suggestions made by platforms based on user behavior, preferences, and past activity.

• Random suggestions that have no relation to user preferences.

• Recommendations based solely on popular trends and ratings.

• Generic suggestions that apply to all users regardless of their activity.

Web 1.0

• The early phase of the internet characterized by static web pages with limited interactivity—mainly used for reading content.

• A phase of the internet focused on user-generated content and social media.

• The current phase of the internet characterized by dynamic content and interactivity.

• A phase of the internet that emphasizes virtual reality and immersive experiences.

Mass Media

• Broadcast channels like television and radio that reach large audiences.

• Social media platforms that connect individuals.

• Print media such as newspapers and magazines.

• Online streaming services for movies and shows.

E-sports

• A form of traditional sports played online

• Professional competitive gaming where players or teams compete in tournaments, often streamed live to global audiences.

• A type of video game that is played alone

• A casual gaming experience for fun and relaxation.