TY MEDIA STUDIES
PLACE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING UNDER THE CORRECT HEADING:
Traditional media……………………………………………………………………………………New media
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Wikis
Television
Youtube
Radio
Blogs
Google + / Google apps
Film
Newspapers
Podcasts
Magazines
Cartoons
Microblogging (twitter)
Advertising
Posters / Billboards
Internet
Social networking (facebook/linkedin)
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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. What are the major differences between traditional media and new media?
2. What positive effects can new media have?
3. What potential dangers exist?
4. What’s the difference between a digital native and a digital immigrant?
5. Explain the concept behind“freemium” websites:
6. What do we mean by the saying “if it’s free then you’re the product”?
7. What percentage of website visitors will purchase something on-site?
8. Why is it important to remember “the internet’s not written in pencil, it’s written in ink”?
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
TY Blog
Radio show
Music video
Short film
MSM a year in the life
Documentary / Mockumentary
TV advertisement
News report
Video / photo montage
Comic / book illustration
