Social 10: Chapter 3 - Media & Communication Technologu

Vocabulary

Digital Divide - The gap that separates people who do - and do not - have access to up - to - date digital technology

Propaganda - Ideas and information spread for the purpose of achieving a specific goal

Pop Culture - “pop culture”, which is the culture of the people. This term often refers to current cultural trends that are spread by commercial mass media

Hybridization - The combining of elements of two or more different things to create something new

Identity and Communication

Digital technology has changed drastically over the years. The key changes are:

• Distance between people is nearly eliminated

• You can offer instant feedback

• Plenty of places to affirm collective identity within a global community

The Digital Divide

The gap that separates people who do - and do not have access to up - to - digital technology is often called the digital divide

Historically it was people in the developing world who did not have access to the internet

Even in countries like Canada, a digital divide exists. High-speed internet access is not available in many rural areas.

For some people, money is a barrier, They cannot afford internet service.

Language also presents a challenge, particularly to many of Canada’s Indigenous People

APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network)

In 1972, Canada launched a satellite called the Anik Al- and initiated a new era of communication in Canada’s North an other remote areas.

Anik Al was the world’s first satellite designed for non-military uses. The Anik Al and later generations of communication satellites, enabled people in Canada’s North and other remote areas to receive telephone and TV signals

The APTN was formed in 1992 with governmental support to broadcast in Canada’s northern territories, since 1999 APTN has had a national broadcast license.