3.1 Digital communication Flashcards
what is digital revolution?
new media
extension and development of existing media
new platforms
give an example of the extension of existing media: (digital revolution)
Tv -> on demand
Newspaper -> news sites/apps
give an example of new media: (digital revolution)
Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook messenger
Give examples of new platforms: (digital revolution)
smartphones, tablets, apps
what does the term global village mean?
we can communicate instantly with anyone, anywhere at any time this results in the shrinking of time and space
what does a global village allow us to do?
create, maintain and develop relationships by finding others with similar interests
what did carter find when studying cybercity (2005)? (Global Village)
people put as much effort into online relationships as they did offline.
online relationships were often extended by users meeting in person and having real life relationships
what is meant by the term virtual community?
a social network of people who create a virtual online community
is a virtual community real or not real?
can be both
what can a virtual community do?
cross geographical, social and political lines
what can a virtual community include?
message boards, chat rooms, forums, virtual worlds
give an example of a virtual community:
second life
what did Boellstorff find in the study of second life? (virtual community)
people could buy and sell property, trade goods, form friendships and relationships (they could create another life)
what is a digital social network?
an online social network that can be based on family, friendship, interests, work, religion
give an example of a work related digital social network: