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Types of Media

Media come in various types.


Print Media

  • media consisting of paper and ink, reproduced in a printing process that is traditionally mechanical
  • examples are books, magazines, comics, newspapers, brochures

Broadcast Media

  •  media such as radio and television that reach target audiences using airwaves as the transmission medium 
  •  examples are TV and radio

Digital/New Media


  • contents are organized and distributed on digital platforms
  • digital media that are interactive, incorporate two- way communication and involve some form of computing
  • internet connectivity
  • examples are online articles, e-portfolio, social media 

Media Convergence

Ability to transform different kinds of media into digital code, which is then accessible by a range of devices, from personal computers to mobile phones, thus creating a digital communication environment




References:
http://online.seu.edu/what-is- newmedia/#sthash.ltGgt2ed.dpuf 
https://www.slideshare.net/arnielping/mil-media-habits-lifestyles-and-preferences-and-characteristics-of-a-responsible-user-and-competent-producer-of-media-information
https://www.slideshare.net/markjhonoxillo/types-of-media-78381986



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