,COM3704 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025 - Due
March 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert
Solved, Explanations and Solutions.
MULTIPLE CHOICE ,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
QUESTION 1: NEW MEDIA AND THE INTERNET ESSAY [45] Write
an essay in which you critically discuss the topics below: 1.1
New media and the Internet play an exciting role in teaching
and learning. Discuss the uses of the Internet and new media in
higher education, specifically in the context of distance
education institutions such as Unisa. (30) 1.2 The Internet plays
a critical role in all spheres of our daily lives and people use the
Internet for a wide range of individual purposes. Explain the
reasons why people use online facilities and provide practical
examples. At least THREE (3) online facilities should be
discussed with TWO (2) examples of each. QUESTION 2: NEW
MEDIA AND CYBERCRIME ESSAY [45] Write an essay in which
you critically discuss the topic of new media and cybercrime.
Your essay should cover the following topics: 2.1 With the aid of
relevant examples, explain the meaning of cybercrime. (5) 2.2
The term ‘‘cybercrime’’ is often associated with cracking or
malicious hacking of accounts and computer networks. With
the above statement in mind, discuss at least FIVE (5) different
types of cybercrimes and explain how they affect society. (20)
2.3 “Many countries have implemented cyber laws and cyber
jurisdictions as a way of combating cybercrimes”. In your own
, words, summarise the focus of any TWO (2) statutory laws
applicable to combat cybercrime activities in your country. (20)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. New Media and the Internet in Education
1.1 Uses of the Internet and New Media in Higher
Education (Distance Education)
1.2 Online Facilities and Their Uses with Examples
2. New Media and Cybercrime
2.1 Meaning of Cybercrime with Examples
2.2 Types of Cybercrimes and Their Impact on Society
2.3 Cyber Laws and Jurisdictions: Summary of Two
Applicable Laws
3. Conclusion
4. References
INTRODUCTION
The rapid development of new media and the Internet has
transformed various aspects of human life, particularly in
education and security. In higher education, especially in
distance learning institutions like the University of South Africa
(Unisa), new media and the Internet have provided innovative
ways of teaching and learning. At the same time, the increased
reliance on digital platforms has led to the rise of cybercrime,
March 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert
Solved, Explanations and Solutions.
MULTIPLE CHOICE ,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
QUESTION 1: NEW MEDIA AND THE INTERNET ESSAY [45] Write
an essay in which you critically discuss the topics below: 1.1
New media and the Internet play an exciting role in teaching
and learning. Discuss the uses of the Internet and new media in
higher education, specifically in the context of distance
education institutions such as Unisa. (30) 1.2 The Internet plays
a critical role in all spheres of our daily lives and people use the
Internet for a wide range of individual purposes. Explain the
reasons why people use online facilities and provide practical
examples. At least THREE (3) online facilities should be
discussed with TWO (2) examples of each. QUESTION 2: NEW
MEDIA AND CYBERCRIME ESSAY [45] Write an essay in which
you critically discuss the topic of new media and cybercrime.
Your essay should cover the following topics: 2.1 With the aid of
relevant examples, explain the meaning of cybercrime. (5) 2.2
The term ‘‘cybercrime’’ is often associated with cracking or
malicious hacking of accounts and computer networks. With
the above statement in mind, discuss at least FIVE (5) different
types of cybercrimes and explain how they affect society. (20)
2.3 “Many countries have implemented cyber laws and cyber
jurisdictions as a way of combating cybercrimes”. In your own
, words, summarise the focus of any TWO (2) statutory laws
applicable to combat cybercrime activities in your country. (20)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. New Media and the Internet in Education
1.1 Uses of the Internet and New Media in Higher
Education (Distance Education)
1.2 Online Facilities and Their Uses with Examples
2. New Media and Cybercrime
2.1 Meaning of Cybercrime with Examples
2.2 Types of Cybercrimes and Their Impact on Society
2.3 Cyber Laws and Jurisdictions: Summary of Two
Applicable Laws
3. Conclusion
4. References
INTRODUCTION
The rapid development of new media and the Internet has
transformed various aspects of human life, particularly in
education and security. In higher education, especially in
distance learning institutions like the University of South Africa
(Unisa), new media and the Internet have provided innovative
ways of teaching and learning. At the same time, the increased
reliance on digital platforms has led to the rise of cybercrime,
