The 3 C’s of Media Convergence

Understanding media convergence as a “new foundation” of educational technology means looking at interdisciplinarity, multimodality, and multi-sensoriality, at how all these things come together and what is produced (MET 511, 2021). By definition, media is the means of mass communication, such as broadcasting, publishing, and the internet (Media, n.d.). Communication is information exchanged between individuals to form a connection or build rapport. A community is a group of connected people, whether by marriage, kinship, or common interest (Connection, n.d.).

Mind Map Maniac

This sets the stage for how I have developed my media convergence mind map (follow the link to view). I believe that communication leads to a connection which builds community, or vice versa.

References:

Connection (n.d.). Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved December 8, 2022, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connection

Jenkins, H. (2001). Convergence? I diverge. MIT Technology Review.

Jenkins, H. (2006). Convergence culture: Where old and new media collide. New York University Press.

Media (n.d.). Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Retrieved December 8, 2022, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/media

MET 511 (2021). Media Convergence. Module 4: Media Convergence. Foundations of Educational Technology. Retrieved November 11, 2022, from https://canvas.ubc.ca/courses/113799/pages/media-convergence?module_item_id=4684245

University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing. (2010). Understanding media and culture: An introduction to mass communication.