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Characteristics of New Media — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication
Characteristics of New Media revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Concept of New Media
- New media is digital, interactive, and networked communication using computers and the internet.
- It includes websites, blogs, social media, online videos, mobile apps, and virtual reality.
- Unlike print or TV, new media combines text, images, sound, and video in one platform.
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Characteristics of New Media
- Interactivity: Users can respond, comment, and create content (e.g., blogs, comments).
- Multimedia: Combines text, audio, video, animation, and graphics for better understanding.
- Hypertextual: Contains clickable links that connect to other pages or resources.
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New Media vs Traditional Media
- Print media uses only text and static images; new media uses dynamic, interactive content.
- Television provides audio-visual content but lacks user interaction; new media allows feedback.
- Radio is audio-only and linear; new media is non-linear and user-controlled.
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Advantages and Limitations of New Media
- Advantages: Fast information access, global reach, interactive learning, multimedia support, 24/7 availability.
- Allows creation of blogs and user-generated content.
- Helps in research and education through vast online resources.
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