Chap 8 Flashcards
Background consist of?
- Definition
- Origin
- Benefits
“a time period in which people could access information and knowledge easily”
Information age
The main feature includes everything concerning the electronic storage and transmission of information.
Information age
WHO FIRST CONCEIVED THE THEORY OF INFORMATION AGE?
James R. Messenger
When was theory of information age was first conceived?
1982
Father of information age
James R. Messenger
Published the book “The Death of the American
Telephone & Telegraph Company” and an American Telephone and Telegraph employee.
James R. Messenger
Other names for information age?
- Computer age
- Digital Age
- New media Age
Benefits of information age
- Communication
- Information transfer
- Entertainment
- Business
- Better living
How does information age affect communication?
Using online resources, we can reach anyone anytime
anywhere in the world!
How IA Affect Information transfer?
- With the right online tools, we can have access to any
information/knowledge needed! - There are different communication channels like phone
calls, text messages, emails, videos, and other social
media platforms.
How IA affect entertainment?
We can enjoy all sorts of activities or forms of
entertainment like movies, music, online games, etc.
anytime anywhere!
How IA affect business?
We can transact in banks, shop, sell or do any business
transaction anytime in the comfort of our homes.
How IA affect better living?
The digital technology in this information age is
continuously improving and empowering many of the dimensions of our lives.
What are the information Revolutions?
- Print based- Era
- Pre-digital Era
- Digital Era
Who invented the printing press in 1436?
Johannes Gutenberg
When was printing press invented?
1436
An invention that forever changed the world
Printing press
When did the Pre-digital era began?
Mid 19th century with the introduction of Telegraph, Telephone, radio and computer .
What is the first telegraph?
Morse code
Who invented the first telegraph? and when
1845 by Samuel Morse
First radio
Wireless telegraph
Credited with providing the basuc of the first radio “wireless telegraph”
Guglielmo Marconi in 1894
Who created the first telephone and when?
Alexander Graham Bell 1876