Information Technology Era Flashcards
they can be used interchangeably, capture the ubiquitous nature of
computing and the prolific use of technology in almost
, information age, computer age
all aspects of human activity.
digital, information, and computer age
normally refers to communication that
uses unique tools to interconnect among
people.
Media
forms of media
television, radio, internet, cellular phone
In the digital age, ———- can be considered as the message, the
medium, and the messenger.
media
is a form of content created
and owned by the users of a system.
User-generated content (UGC)
is a traditional method of recording one’s
thoughts or expressing one’s emotions through writing
Keeping a diary of a journal
is a combination of two words- web and log. It works the same
way as pen and paper would but privacy becomes irrelevant given
that a blog post can be seen by anyone online.
blog
Most recently, blogs have evolved into
microblogs and video blogs.
Traditionally, professionals send messages to the audience
news anchor delivering the news on TV and/or radio.
has become an avenue for
information dissemination even taking over news sites in bringing the latest or
up-to-date content
Social Media
is the one who delivers the message. This is why
broadcasters, for example, being the messenger of news are called
“media.”
messenger
In the digital age, the demarcation lines between the message, the
medium, and the messenger are somewhat blurry.
Blurred Lines
The media, instead of just being an avenue for delivering messages, is
becoming increasingly social-with the audience themselves creating their
content and interacting with one anothe
Interactive Medium
The media has transformed itself based on how information is
presented and how the connection is established.
Evolution of Media
The vision of IoT has evolved due to the convergence of
multiple technologies, including pervasive wireless communication,
data analytics, machine learning, and use of hardware technology
such as sensors, microprocessors, and microcontrollers.
IoT and Smart Home Technology
In 2016, the release of games such as Pokémon Go and the anticipated VR
headset, Oculus Rift, served as a turning point for AR and VR technology.
AR and VR
Having machines decide for you seems to be a daunting task and would
probably make you think of robots and talking computers, similar to Iron
Man’s Jarvis.
Machine Learning
Through advanced technology, it is now possible to automate
previously human-exclusive tasks.
Automation
can be analyzed for insights which can help management
make better decisions and come up with more effective strategic
plans.
Big data
Majority of organizations nowadays are moving towards system
automation.
Physical-Digital Integrations
It is a period in human history characterized by the shift from traditional industry to an information technology-based economy brought by industrialization during the
Industrial Revolution.
This period is also characterized by the digital industry creating a knowledge-based society surrounded by a high-tech global economy that exerts its influence on how the manufacturing process and the service sector work in an
efficient and convenient way.
Industrial Revolution.
