Tracing the history of new Media in media and information literacy

INTRODUCTION  New media generally refers to content and technology that are made easily accessible through digital, networked devices, contrasting sharply with traditional analog media (like print, radio, and broadcast television). Its history is fundamentally tied to the evolution of computing and the internet, starting from early text-based interfaces and evolving into today’s rich, interactive, and user-driven digital landscape. New media is the environment in which most modern communication and information exchange takes place. Therefore, Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is crucial for equipping citizens with the skills to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using digital technologies. Understanding the history of new media is vital because it reveals how and why these technologies have shaped our current information ecosystem, helping us identify biases, understand platform motives, and use these tools ethically and effectively. Timeline of New Media  Early Beg...