Media Technology
When hearing
the term media technology, one can be a little intimidated at first. Media
technology is all around us. Nine times out of ten, people use some form
of media technology every day. Being a graduate from MIT is not required
to understand what media technology is or how it helps us in communicating. Media
technology surrounds us and can vary from televisions to Facebook's accounts or
Smartphone’s to text messaging. There are antiquated media technologies
and new media technologies. Some of the old technologies are televisions,
radio, and cameras. Some of the new technologies are DVDs, Skype, Facebook,
and Twitter. Let us look at a few technologies that are popular and rather
common in this day in time.
Smartphone’s
Smart phones
are multi-function phones with computing abilities and features that are not available
on standard mobile phones. This device allows one to make calls, receive
emails, download documents, fax, and have faster internet connections. Another
great function of a Smartphone is the capability to add personal PDA’s (personal
digital assistants) which created portable organizers all in one. Some
of the most popular Smartphone’s right now are Blackberry, Palm OS, and Nokia E62.
Instant
messaging and text messaging
When trying
to correspond with another person instantly without every making a phone call, instant
messaging (IM) or text messaging are the way to go. Instant messaging
is a very popular form of communicating when using the internet. When
a person opens a Yahoo, AOL or Windows live email account, there is an option to
activate an IM account too. This allows a person to use email like an
online chat; a very popular feature on Facebook as well. Another way
to use text messaging is via a cell phone. This popular communication
advice is for quick responses or long conversations by typing messages on a cell
phone pad. Both media technologies are appealing because one can access
replies or messages immediately. However, what makes these two different
is that IM allows one to send messages even when a person is off line while text
messaging does not.
Internet
aka World Wide Web (WWW)
The revolution
of the internet has enhanced the way we communicate and use communication more than
any other media technology today. The internet has changed the world in many ways.
There was a time when we had to wait to see if mail delivered to its destination
within 5-7 days. Now with email, we can receive letters and documents
within minutes. Banking is no longer a long process of waiting in line,
waiting for deposits or waiting to pay bills. With direct deposit, bill pay and
online banking, everything is literally a click away. Transferring money
has never been easier and easy access to bank statements is just another way we
are able to receive instant gratification by using the internet. Finally
yet importantly, social-networking sites have exploded due to the internet. Now
people can connect with friends, families, co-workers, and companies for any purpose,
whether it’s to find love, work friendship or simply companionship.
Video
sharing or conferencing
Vimeo, Youtube,
Skype, or EyeSight by Mac has changed the way we communicate with others in other
places, whether in another house, office, city, state or country. With
any of these media technologies, a person can upload videos, share videos, post
videos, and even edit videos at their disposal. Depending on what one’s
niche or purpose is, determines which video sharing community they will join. Most
of these communities are free to join making it is easy to begin
interacting with friends and family in a completely new technological way.
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