1 - WHAT IS DIGITAL MEDIA?
The ability of human beings to develop technology is truly amazing! In the last 100 years, we have invented many tools that changed the way we live, work and play: cars, telephones, airplanes and television just to name a few! One form of technology that has become extremely important in the last 15 years is digital media. In fact, most Canadians now use some form of digital media every day. This has had a major impact on the ways that they communicate, work and play. In this section, you'll identify the different characteristics and uses of digital media.
Warm up (Workbook)
1. What does the word technology mean to you? (give at least 5 examples).
2. What do you like the most about technology? The least? (at least 1 example for each).
1. What does the word technology mean to you? (give at least 5 examples).
2. What do you like the most about technology? The least? (at least 1 example for each).
So what makes digital media different?
When you think of the word technology the first thing that probably comes to mind is some form of digital media. That's because these are the tools that most people you know use every day, and they include devices like cell phones, mp3 players, gaming systems, and computers. Most connect to the internet and all are able to store or share digital files (like words, pictures and music). Some of you have lots of experience with this type of media and other don't. Whether you do or not, they are an important part of your world and will likely an even bigger part of your future so it's important to learn about what they can do.
When you think of the word technology the first thing that probably comes to mind is some form of digital media. That's because these are the tools that most people you know use every day, and they include devices like cell phones, mp3 players, gaming systems, and computers. Most connect to the internet and all are able to store or share digital files (like words, pictures and music). Some of you have lots of experience with this type of media and other don't. Whether you do or not, they are an important part of your world and will likely an even bigger part of your future so it's important to learn about what they can do.
Digital media devices help us communicate, share and create
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Activity # 1 (Workbook)
1. Watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2QpzIAPXXA
2. Answer these questions:
- What are 3 examples of "traditional" media (before the internet and cell phones)?
- What are 3 examples in the video of digital media?
- According to the video, what are 2 differences between regular and digital media?
- What can we do with digital media? List 5 action words, for example: LEARN.
1. Watch this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2QpzIAPXXA
2. Answer these questions:
- What are 3 examples of "traditional" media (before the internet and cell phones)?
- What are 3 examples in the video of digital media?
- According to the video, what are 2 differences between regular and digital media?
- What can we do with digital media? List 5 action words, for example: LEARN.
Activity # 2
As you know, there are many different types of digital media. Although they may look different, you'll find that most forms of digital media have lots of uses in common.
1. Save and open this Word document file - ACTIVITY 2.DOCX
2. Complete the activity on your computer. Please discuss your answers with a classmate. Make sure to save your document often!
As you know, there are many different types of digital media. Although they may look different, you'll find that most forms of digital media have lots of uses in common.
1. Save and open this Word document file - ACTIVITY 2.DOCX
2. Complete the activity on your computer. Please discuss your answers with a classmate. Make sure to save your document often!