[ MIL ] UNIT 9-10: Current and Future Trends of Media and Information

Haptic Technology

Requires realistic visual touching to perform a specific function.

Haptic Technology

Ex: the vibration of your cell phone, ultrasound used by gynecologists, morse code and braille alphabet, recent smartphones with no buttons.

Contextual Awareness

a device system's ability to collect information based on the user's environment combined with algorithmic preferences.

Contextual Awareness

Ex: Navigational application (e.g Waze), Video suggestions on Youtube or Netflix

Voice and Tone Recognition

Ex: Voice ID authentication, Siri and Alexa

Internet Routing to Devices

collects information on a certain location. (Ex: Navigational Applications)

Eye Tracking Technology

measures eye activity; this can be in the medical, marketing, gaming, and education industry.

Internet Glasses

Wearable computer glasses.

Internet Glasses

Ex: Google glass and Oculus Rift

MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses)

An interactive model for delivering content to users online.

Stanford, Harvard, and Princeton

Universities such as ___, ____, and _____ tie up with non-profit and commerical providers like EdX, Coursera, and Novo Ed.

• Haptic Technology

• Contextual Awareness

• Voice and Tone Recognition

• Intelligent Routing to Devices

• Eye Tracking Technology

• Internet Glasses

Current Trends of Technology (6):

Massive

Many people can join MOOCS; most of the time, there is no limit to the number of participants as long as they register.

Open

Anyone regardless of their background can join MOOCS.

Online

A strong connection is required to access a MOOC.

Courses

There is a wide array at courses or disciplines that can be found in a MOOC.

Scalability

a MOOC class can have many participants.

Optimal Resource Utilization

Instructors or professors in MOOC classes may be renowned individuals who do not usually teach in universities; opportunity to be taught by famous personalities and respected educators.

Self-paced

MOOCs offer self-paced courses that are perfect for busy individuals; courses run through a specified schedule.

Prototype

It is a physical representation similar to a model; model of something that represents an invention.

1. Visualizing your Idea

2. Develop a Virtual Prototype

3. Build Physical Prototype

4. Locate a Manufacturer

5. Apply for a Patent

According to Cherie Nelson, there are four steps to build your product’s first prototype:

Patent

an exclusive right granted to an inventor to exclude others from exploiting his or her invention.

Nomophobia

Fear of not having/using any devices.

Critical Viewing

One simple aspect of media and Information literacy is ______: the awareness that we are accessing is not necessarily the whole truth.

J.A Langer

point out that critical viewing can also refer to being able to develop ways of thinking about something.

Media and Information

play such integral roles in our modern lives that it is difficult without them.

• Improved Quality of Life

• Beller Professional Opportunities

• Varied Educational Tools

Individual benefits of prototypes: (3)

Improved Quality of Life

We have convenient access to information and services, as well as the ability to create and share them.

Better Professional Opportunities

There are more opportunities for professional growth and more feasible self-employment
options.

Varied Educational Tools

ex: e-books and digital recordings of lecture

• Greater Economic Opportunities

• More Cohesive Social Groups

• Increased Enhanced Political participation

• Greater Public Information and Education

Societal Benefits of Prototypes: (4)

Greater Economic Opportunities

An increasingly media and information literate population is better suited for the emerging needs of modern job opportunities in new media.

More Cohesive Social Groups

Vcs applications

Increased Enhanced Political participation

media and information have a greater reach, opportunity for their voices to be heard. (Ex: voting, political process)

Greater Public Information and Education

Grows a more informed electorate and citizentry.

Cognitive Biases

This can also get in our way while seeming to be normal ways of thinking.

Cultural Relativity

respecting other traditions and culture.

Some more personal examples of new media’s impact on the economy would include e-commerce and similar online shopping platforms. However, the impact of media and information affects society on a larger scale.