Module 2: Current and Future Trends in Media and Information

Question 1

A style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching.

Answer 1

Blended Learning

Question 2

A course conducted over the internet.

Answer 2

Online course

Question 3

Is an online course that offers open access via the Internet for free or at a low cost.

Answer 3

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

Question 4

Something that is currently popular or fashionable.

Answer 4

Trend

Question 5

Learning at any time at any place.

Answer 5

Ubiquitous Learning

Question 6

1. Using web formats
2. Collaborative learning
3. Assessing knowledge
4. Time limits

Answer 6

MOOC’s Characteristics

Question 7

seen to be the up and coming technology of the future

Answer 7

Wearable Technology

Question 8

1. Accessible worldwide.
2. Lower costs than traditional education.
3. Uses analytics to track learning.
4. Encourages global connectivity.

Answer 8

MOOCs and its Implications

Question 9

This wearable technology takes users to computer generated worlds and let them experience it as if they were actually there.

Answer 9

Virtual Reality (VR)

Question 10

This wearable technology takes users to computer generated worlds and let them experience it as if they were actually there.

Answer 10

Virtual Reality (VR)

Question 11

the most common media offerings that incorporates 3D

Answer 11

Film

Question 12

This technology brings digital data and design to the physical world literally.

Answer 12

3D Printing

Question 13

a society where communication is done electronically and all forms of printed communication have become obsolete. It is characterized by the shift from letters to e-mails, newspapers to news web pages, books to e-books, and so on.

Answer 13

Paperless Society