Media and Communication Technology
CBSE · Class 11 · Home Science
Summary of Media and Communication Technology for CBSE Class 11 Home Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.
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Overview
Media and communication technology studies how information is transferred, shared, and understood through different channels and technologies. Communication is a continuous human process that involves a sender, a message, a medium, a receiver, and feedback. Media acts as the means for sharing ideas,
Key Concepts
Communication is the process of transferring
Communication is the process of transferring information or content from a sender to a receiver with the use of a medium. It also involves sharing fee
One
One-way communication allows information to move only from sender to receiver, while two-way communication allows exchange between participants. One-w
Intra
Intra-personal communication is communication with oneself. Inter-personal communication happens face-to-face between two or more people. Group commun
Verbal communication uses speech
Verbal communication uses speech, singing, and voice. Non-verbal communication uses gestures, facial expressions, posture, eye contact, writing, cloth
Communication may be audio
Communication may be audio, visual, or audio-visual depending on the sense or senses involved. Audio communication uses hearing, visual communication
Learning Objectives
- Define communication and communication technology.
- Explain the importance of communication in daily life.
- Classify communication by interaction, level, mode, and sense involvement.
- Describe the communication process using the SMCRE model.
- Explain the meaning, classification, and functions of media.
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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