2. BEFORE TECHNOLOGY
ong before technology the Africans use drum that was a way for
them to deliver message passing information across thousands of
miles and hundreds of communities
e then being to write and send message through letters
3. TODAYS TECHNOLOGY
onsist on cell phone
omputers / laptop
pads
e send messaging through this device by texting E-mails and social
networks
4. FACE TO FACE COMMUNICATION
n the future, there will be more widespread face to face communication
mediated by technology. Products like Skype and Face Time accomplish
this currently, but it should be use more regularly in the future.
his technology can be very useful in educations for students that are
home school or also for those that are taking summer class online this
could students in touch with the professor with out wasting valuable time
with traveler or delays.
5. HOLOGRAMS
olograms have been use during last presidential election to by
exclusive cable news channels that wanted to get the full effect of the
reporter presence.
n the future they will be use in everyday communication instead of
video conferencing to connect people more closely to others it could
be very valuable to business and education.
7. FUTURE TECHNOLOGY
n only a few years touchscreens we have develop a way to add touch
screen in our smartphones and tablets these changed the way we
interact with humans and machines. In the next few years we’ll see an
explosion of touchscreens invading every part of our lives. We would
add touch screen in to clothes, watches ,tables restaurants ,
refrigerator.
11. MEDIA SYSTEM DEPENDENCY THEORY
he media system theory says individuals’ needs, motives, and uses of media are
contingent on outside factors that may not be in the individuals’ control.
his theory would explain how the touch screen table at restaurants maybe adopted
by society.
eople will be depending on this table to eat at their favorite restaurants. Restaurants
will be depending on this save money on labor. Parents will be depending on this
table to keep there kids entertain while the food is being prepared.
12. USES AND GRATIFICATIONS THEORY
his approach focuses on why people use particular media rather than
on content.
eople find it satisfying to have face to face communication with
other . Because face to face communication is gratifying, holograms
may become more popular with people as the technology advances .
here for the use of gratifications theory may explain why holograms
will be an important communication technology in 2022.
13. UNIVERSAL WIFI
n the future entire cites and states maybe connected to the same internet .
This would allow for seamless connection among people and devices .
Instead of being limited to building or work space for internet , people
will be able to connect everywhere.
Critical Mass Theory says that widespread usage creates universal
access, a public good that individuals cannot be prevented from enjoying
even if they have not contributed to it. Thus , the widespread use of wifi
will lead to universal wifi in the future.
14. SOURCES
terkenburg, Tessa. "What’s the Future of Communication? Let’s Ask
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2012.
rant, August E. and Jennifer H. Meadows, eds. 2012. Communication
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