The digital revolution

New media has transformed how we communicate and access information. From slow, traditional methods to instant digital platforms, understanding this evolution helps us become responsible and informed media users. Timeline of New Media Early Beginnings The shift to digital communication began with emails, computers, and early mobile devices, gradually replacing slower traditional media. Key Milestones - Rise of the Internet in the 1990s - Growth of online news and websites - Emergence of social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter) - Development of smartphones, AR, and VR Recent Trends - Information now spreads through social media, digital news apps, and cloud-based tools, making communication faster and more global. Impact on Media and Information Literacy - Communication Changes - New media enables instant, interactive, and multi-directional communication unlike traditional one-way formats. - Information Consumption - People are now both consumers and creators of information. ...