1.1 Fundamentals of Emerging Media Technology

• explain formats of emerging media in media technology
• analyse emerging distribution channels in media technology
• create content for a 2–3- minute emerging media format addressing a pertinent and contemporary issue
• distribute a media format using an emerging media distribution channel
• appreciate the content delivery methods of streaming platforms

“What is the influence of emerging media trends to the youth?”

“How can we use emerging media to address Pertinent and Contemporary Issues?”

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1. What emerging media are
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   Explain what emerging media are and give examples.
2. Podcasts
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   Describe the podcast format.
3. Vodcasts
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   Describe the vodcast format.
4. Blogs
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   Describe the blog format.
5. Vlogs
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   Describe the vlog format.
6. Social media
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   Describe social media as an emerging media format.
7. Virtual reality
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   Describe virtual reality as emerging media.
8. Augmented reality
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   Describe augmented reality as emerging media.
9. Media apps
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   Describe media apps as emerging media.
10. Comparing emerging media formats
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    Compare the emerging media formats.
11. Characteristics of emerging media formats
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    Describe the unique characteristics of each format.
12. Influence of emerging media on the youth
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    Analyse the influence of emerging media on the youth.
13. Pros and cons of the formats
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    Debate the pros and cons of emerging media formats.
14. Distribution channels
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    Describe the distribution channels of emerging media.
15. Websites as a channel
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    Describe websites as a distribution channel.
16. Video on demand platforms
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    Describe video on demand platforms.
17. Mobile applications as a channel
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    Describe mobile applications as a distribution channel.
18. Digital streaming platforms
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    Describe digital streaming platforms.
19. Emerging media channels in Kenya
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    Describe emerging media channels used in Kenya.
20. Choosing a Pertinent and Contemporary Issue
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    Choose a community issue for an emerging media message.
21. Creating content for a format
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    Create 2 to 3 minutes of content for an emerging media format.
22. Uploading and distributing content
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    Upload and distribute content using an emerging media channel.
23. Peer critique and the portfolio
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    Watch the content, give peer critique and store it.
24. Online safety and cyber security
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    Apply online safety when researching and sharing content.
25. Appreciating emerging media
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    Value emerging media and reflect on the node.