Interactive media and the user experience

Assets

Digital resources such as images, videos, audio files, and text used in interactive media products

Augmented Reality (AR)

Technology that overlays digital information onto the real world through devices like smartphones or AR glasses

Blogs

Online platforms where individuals or organizations publish regular content, typically in reverse chronological order

Consumer behaviour

The study of how individuals make decisions about what they buy, use, or dispose of in relation to products and services

Crowdsourcing

The practice of obtaining information, ideas, or services from a large group of people, typically via the internet

Digital Creative Commons

A licensing system that allows creators to grant certain usage rights to their digital works while retaining copyright

Digital identities

The online representation of a person or entity, including profiles, usernames, and digital footprints

File formats

The structure and encoding method used to store digital data (e.g., JPEG, MP4, PDF)

Gamification

The application of game-design elements and principles in non-game contexts to increase engagement

Guided choice (nudging)

Design techniques that subtly influence user decisions without restricting their freedom of choice

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)

The rights of Indigenous peoples to their cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and cultural expressions[1][2]

Lossless compression

Data compression that reduces file size without losing any original data quality

Lossy compression

Data compression that reduces file size by permanently removing some data, resulting in quality loss

Massive multiplayer online games (MMOGs)

Online games that support large numbers of players simultaneously in a shared virtual environment

Massive online open courses (MOOCs)

Free online courses accessible to unlimited participants via the internet

Online gaming

Playing video games over the internet with or against other players

Pop-ups

Windows that appear suddenly on screen, often used for advertisements or notifications

Project management

The process of planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals within defined constraints

Sandbox gaming

Games that provide players with creative freedom and minimal restrictions on how they play

Simulation

A digital representation or model of a real-world process or system

Social media

Online platforms that enable users to create, share content, and interact with others

Ubiquity

The state of being everywhere or very common

in computing, refers to technology being present in all aspects of daily life

User experience (UX)

The overall experience a person has when interacting with a product or system, including ease of use and satisfaction

User interaction

The ways in which users engage with and respond to an interface or system

User interface (UI)

The visual and interactive elements through which users interact with a digital product or system

Virtual reality (VR)

Immersive technology that creates a completely digital environment experienced through headsets or other devices.

Examples of interactive media

Social media, windows operating system, roblox, ps4 operating system

Define interactive media

any product where a user receives an output by providing an input

Define ubiquity

refers to how something is seen everywhere

How does simulation support online training

By providing a low-risk environment where mistakes can be made without real-world consequences

Provide an example of how simulation supports online training

Flight simulators are used to train pilots so that if they crash during training, there are no real deaths

How does gamification support online learning

By making learning fun and engaging so that users are motivated to participate

Provide an example of how gamification supports online learning

Kahoot helps students revise for tests by turning the revision into a competition

How does augmented reality (AR) support online training

By allowing users to interact with the content instead of passively consuming it

Provide an example of how augmented reality (AR) supports online training

Medical students use HoloAnatomy to explore the human body

How do streaming services improve access to entertainment

By providing a wide range of shows for a monthly subscription without needing to download content — just choose and watch

How do streaming services use machine learning

To create personalised recommendations for users

Provide an example of a streaming service that improves access to entertainment

Netflix provides a wide range of shows for a monthly subscription

How does gaming improve access to entertainment

By allowing users to play from their own home with various ways to obtain games such as buying new or used, or paying a subscription for a bundle of games

How does virtual reality (VR) improve access to entertainment

By creating an immersive experience so users can engage in games or even physical activities from the comfort of their home

How do specialist apps support advertising

By using location-based tracking to promote relevant content, allowing businesses to reach new customers

How do specialist apps support communication

By allowing businesses and customers to chat so they can resolve issues, make complaints, and provide feedback

What are three types of interactive media that support online training and learning

Simulation, gamification, and augmented reality (AR)

What are three types of interactive media that improve access to entertainment

Streaming services, gaming, and virtual reality (VR)

What are three enterprise functions that specialist apps support

Delivery tracking, advertising, and communication