Exploring New Media and Education

The video explores the speaker's experiences in New Guinea, highlighting cultural differences and the impact of media on identity. It transitions to discussing new media's role in transforming communication and relationships, exemplified by a viral video success story. The speaker then addresses the implications for education, advocating for a shift from traditional methods to more collaborative and engaging approaches, leveraging technology and new media to enhance learning.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the snake incident in New Guinea?

• They were terrified and experienced culture shock.

• They immediately left the village.

• They were excited to study the snake.

• They ignored the incident completely.

How did the introduction of writing affect the culture in New Guinea?

• It had no significant impact.

• It caused the villagers to abandon their traditions.

• It led to the development of new languages.

• It brought about unexpected cultural changes.

What was the cost of producing the user-generated Doritos commercial?

• $1,000,000

• $500,000

• $12.7

• $2.6 million

What was the main focus of the speaker's viral video?

• The impact of social media on politics

• The history of the internet

• The transition of text from paper to digital

• The evolution of television

What does user-generated filtering involve?

• Users voting on content to push it to the front page

• Users creating their own content

• Users editing existing content

• Users deleting unwanted content

What is a key message about the new media landscape?

• It's solely about technological advancements.

• It's focused on political change.

• It's primarily about economic growth.

• It's a social and cultural revolution.

What does the speaker suggest about traditional classroom settings?

• They should be more focused on lectures.

• They should eliminate technology use.

• They need to be rethought to encourage collaboration.

• They are perfectly suited for modern education.

What is the speaker's view on the significance of learning?

• Learning is about memorizing facts.

• Learning should inspire significant questions.

• Learning is only for academic success.

• Learning should be limited to textbooks.

How did the speaker's class in Kansas utilize new media?

• By avoiding technology in the classroom

• By using Google documents for collaborative projects

• By banning social media

• By focusing solely on lectures

What was the outcome of the students' collaborative project on YouTube?

• It was ignored by the public.

• It became a phenomenon and was widely viewed.

• It was criticized by the media.

• It was only shared within the classroom.