Media Convergence Worksheet
Write brief 250- to 300-word answers to each of the following:
|Questions |Answers |
|What is meant by the term media | The term media convergence describes the way that the different forms of media have all |
|convergence with regard to technology, |evolved to the point where they can be accessed from one source. Newspapers, movies, |
|and how has it affected everyday life? |radio programs, magazines, and television shows can all be accessible via the internet. |
| |Constant technology changes have enabled us to be increasingly mobile …show more content…
As a society, |
| |we seem to have sought out a base level of entertainment, which is another concern. The |
| |proliferation of so called “reality” shows would certainly lend weight to this argument. |
| |The exploitation of people for the purpose of entertainment is a disturbing trend. We are|
| |inundated by shows which feature violence, sex, and generally ill-mannered people. |
| |Coupled with the fact that children spend more time in front of television than ever |
| |before, this is alarming. |
|How does media literacy help with | Becoming media literate helps us to navigate in our modern world. Being able to |
|responsible media consumption? |critically analyze what we see, hear, and read gives us a greater ability to understand