Communication technology in 2024

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By: Holly Blevins and Kelsie

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Media

syst

em

dependency

th

eory “This theory is an

ecological theory that attempts to explore and explain the role in media and society by examining dependency relations within and across levels of analysis.”

2014

Television is based on the users needs and wants.

Example: Netflix

Netflix gives you suggestions of what to watch based on what you previously have watched.

This features analyzes the users preferences.

2024 You will be able to look

at your TV and it will know who you are and what shows you are interested in.

It will then suggest a show or movie to watch based on your interests.

Use

s and

gra

tifi

cati

on

theory “This theory is a

descriptive approach that gives insight into what people do with technology, it sees the users as actively seeking to use different media to fulfill different needs.”

2014 Todays society uses

smart phones for multiple needs.

Example: iPhone, Android, etc.

Some needs include; social media, camera, texting, email, and many more.

2024

Smart phones will still be used for multiple needs, but with more user friendly convenience factors.

Smart phones will soon be a very compact devices, in which you can project anything anywhere.

You will be able to project the screen onto anything, and use your fingers to maneuver around the page.

The convenience of the compact feature will allow the users to use the phones for more needs than they ever thought possible.

Soci

al in

form

ati

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pro

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ing t

heory

“This theory is the critiquing of rational choice models which presume that people make adoption decisions and other evaluations of technologies based upon objective characteristics of the technology.”

2014

Cars are currently adapting to smart phones.

Your smart phone now allows you to start your car with a push of a button.

Cars continue to advance with the help of other technologies.

Some car models are now able to park themselves.

2024

Cars will develop rapidly with the help of the other technology advancements.

With the advancements in blue tooth you will be able to speak to the car telling it your destinations.

You will then be able to drive hands free as the car will safely take you where you need to go.

Diff

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f

innovati

ons

theory

“This theory tries to explain how innovation is communicated over time through different channels to members of a social system.”

2014

Video games are targeted to the audiences.

There are an unlimited amount of game categories based on the users preferences.

Wii and Xbox connect are targeted towards more active users.

2024 Soon video games will

have a 3D projector, making the users feel more involved.

The users will be exposed to more hands on and real life activities while playing the video games.

Sourc

es

Apple. (n.d.). Apple. Retrieved April 21, 2014, from http://www.apple.com

Grant, A., & Meadows, J. Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals

Netflix - Member Login | Sign In To Your Account. (n.d.). Netflix . Retrieved April 21, 2014, from http://movies.netflix.com/WiHome

Wii.com. (n.d.). Wii.com. Retrieved April 20, 2014, from http://www.wii.com