The Future of Media and
CommunicationWhere We Are, Where We Are Going and the Influence at Universities and in the Classroom
Eric Esterline, MAMultimedia Coordinator and Instructor
College of Communication
Where We Are: Consuming Media
•Instant (online, DVR)
•Social
•Personalized
•Binge Consumption
•Traditional Means Still Exist
Where are We Going
Wearable Tech•FitBit•Google Glass•SmartWatch War•Samsung•Google•Apple
Where are We Going
The Intelligent Web•Smart Ads•Accessing Content Even Quicker•15-30 Second News Reports customized for you
You Are What You
Share
•The future of the technology is uncertain (faster, smaller and more convenient)
•It is not the technology, but the sociology that is driving this
•Millennials are becoming more aware of the dangers of over-sharing
Influence at universities and in the classroom
•Faculty and Staff should use tech that they are comfortable with
•Do not overuse
•Experiment on a small scale
Influence at universities and in the classroom
•The move to hybrid and fully online courses is rampant
•MOOCS
•Success = Connecting•Content•Students
Thank You
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