What is New Media?

What is "new media" mainly about?

• Old newspapers and magazines

• Digital and internet-based ways of communicating

• Only television and radio shows

• Handwritten letters and notes

Which of these is an example of new media?

• A daily newspaper

• A radio broadcast

• A social media platform

• A traditional television channel

What are some main features of new media?

• Only consuming content

• Interactivity and immediacy

• Slow information sharing

• Limited access to content

How has new media changed communication?

• It has made it harder to share opinions.

• It has limited who can share information.

• It has made information flow more open and global.

• It only allows one-way conversations.

How has new media affected education?

• It has made learning more expensive.

• It has made education less accessible.

• It has made education more accessible by breaking down barriers.

• It has replaced all traditional classrooms.

What is a negative challenge related to new media?

• It makes people read more books.

• It helps spread fake news and conspiracy theories.

• It makes communication slower.

• It reduces the amount of available information.

What is a major strength of new media regarding user engagement?

• It is mostly one-way communication.

• It limits interaction between users.

• It allows users to actively engage with content, creators, and other users.

• It only provides information without feedback.

What does the "digital divide" refer to in the context of new media?

• The difference in screen sizes of devices.

• The unequal access to new media technologies.

• The number of social media accounts a person has.

• The speed of internet connection in different countries.