Digitization Flashcards
1
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Digital reformatting
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Convertion of a file from one format to another for better access
2
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Digital reformatting benefits
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Better access and preservation
3
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Digital archives
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Storage of different resources to make them available when needed
4
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functions of digital archives
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- Prevent data loss
- easy access to resources
5
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Digital preservation
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Safely storing and managing of digital data
6
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benefits of digital preservation
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- Prevent loss of information
- Ensure that there is a continued access to resources
7
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Digital preservation methods
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- Refreshing: Moving a file from its soriginal storage to another to prevent corruption of the file
- Emulation
- Migration: Converting data from an older software to another to preserve its original format
- Backup and virtual enviroment: A short term recovery method for files to avoid data loss by duplication
8
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Benefits of digitization
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- Prevent cheating in examinations for students
- Enhances home learning for students
- Easens teaching for students (videos and holograms)
- Introduction of projects teachers do not have to suffer with chalk dust which is a positive on the side of health
