tracing the history of new Media in Media and information literacy
Tracing the history of new Media in Media and information literacy 2010s-Present: The proliferation of mobile devices, apps, and pervasive broadband internet has made new media an integral part of daily life. The rise of streaming services (Netflix, Spotify), microblogging (Twitter), visual social media (Instagram, TikTok), and the emergence of artificial intelligence and virtual/augmented reality continue to redefine the landscape of new media, emphasizing personalization, immersion, and interconnectedness. RECENT DEVELOPERS AND TRENDS" Current trends in new media are characterized by: Hyper-personalization and Algorithmic Curation: Content feeds are increasingly tailored to individual preferences, driven by sophisticated algorithms. The Creator Economy: Individuals and small groups can directly monetize their content creation through platforms like Patreon, YouTube, and TikTok, decentralizing media production. Immersive Technologies: Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented ...