Ex. 1: The Internet - good or bad?
BBC Learning English - 6 Minute English / Is the internet good or bad?
Ex. 2: Complete the sentence starters with information from the podcast.
- Tim Berners-Lee, who invented the Internet, criticizes the "internet giants" because ...
- He points to the anonymity on social networks and explains that it is an issue since it leads to ...
- He also thinks giving kudos are a way of improving social media as they ...
Ex. 3: Pros and Cons of the Internet. Make a list (5 items each).
Think of
a) communication
b) information
c) organisation and administration
Use phrases such as "on the one hand ... on the other hand", "however", "but", etc.
Ex. 4: Clarify the use of the word media (Oxford Learners' Dictionary).
New Media
Definition
New media refers to digital and internet-based communication technologies, including social media, streaming services, blogs, and interactive websites that allow for on-demand and user-generated content.
It is distinguished from "old media" (print, radio, TV) by its interactivity, immediacy, and user participation, creating a more dynamic and networked communication landscape.
Examples
- Weblogs/Blogs: journal-like websites on a particular subject, publicly accessible, continuously extended through blogposts, comments, etc.
- Social Media: communication and networking platforms that allow for connections and communication between individuals/individuals, brands, and businesses
- Websites: online platforms for information and interaction
- Streaming platforms: platforms to stream programmes or music on demand for a subscription fee
- Video and audio sharing platforms: platforms that provide videos and music for free, subscription not required
- Internet-based applications: software installed on external servers and accessible via the Internet
- Virtual worlds and online games
Characteristics
- Interactive: Users can both consume and create content, with two-way communication being a central feature.
- Digital: It is delivered and accessed through digital devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets.
- Networked: New media technologies connect users and information globally through the internet.
- On-demand: Content is available whenever the user wants it, as opposed to scheduled broadcasts.
- Multimedia: It integrates various forms of content like text, images, audio, and video.
Ex. 5: How Social Media is Destroying Society.
-> Watch the video and pay attention to the following aspects discussed.
a) differences between real-life and online human interaction
b) how humans adapt to new technologies
c) the significance of the algorithm in social media
d) social media addiction
Ex. 6: Digital Habits Across Generations. Complete the online exercises.
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