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Give examples of digital technology that has changed communication
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Compare and contrast the various types of mediated communication.
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Prepare a list of digital forms of communication that can foster social support.
4.
Write a short process essay explaining the development of digital communication
beginning in the 1970s.
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Write a short essay showing how mobile phone technology, including apps, have
changed your life in the last 2 years.
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Create a list of all the social media sites that you use on a regular basis and explain how
you use them to communicate.
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Write a letter to a social media platform and break up with it; cite at least two reasons
for the separation.
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Discuss an example of how digital communication has influenced American politics.
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Briefly explain what makes technology successful and not just a gimmick.
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Give an example of how your favorite social media platform or device evolved to meet
a growing need.
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State the first three digital revolutions.
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Identify the predicted next, or fourth, revolution of digital communication.
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Give an example of a synchronous device and an example of an asynchronous device.
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In what situation is synchronous communication better than asynchronous?
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Using synchronous and asynchronous media can be effective, but it can also be
complicated. Briefly discuss a scenario to show this dichotomy.
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The president of the college does not respond to your e-mail immediately. What does
this mean in terms of recognizing expectations?
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Identify at least one benefit of time when using asynchronous communication.
18.
Think of a time when someone ignored or delayed answering your text(s). Briefly
discuss this situation in relation to recognizing your expectations, the situation, and the
benefit of time.
19.
By using digital communication, how can you connect with a grandparent or older
relative while also teaching them how to use a device, social media platform, etc.?
20.
Briefly respond to the following comment from your textbook: “We need to recognize
when we are so concerned about documenting the moment that we do not actually live
in the moment.”
21.
Explain how “selfies” function as a language.
22.
Briefly discuss how “phishing” works.
23.
What is social information processing theory?
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What is at least one of the benefits of social media?
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Provide one example of “crowdfunding” and discuss its success.
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