Freedom of Expression - One of the benefits that we are entitled to as citizens of the Philippines
The Digital Age has paved a way on how people utilize, produce, and share information.
Social Media platforms have become avenues for people to assert their right to freedom of expression to the extent that it can be abused and misused by others
Opportunities and Power of Media in Different Sectors of Society
Economy
Education
Government
Society
E-commerce allows consumers to purchase products or avail services online (ex: Philippine Stock Exchange)
Learning Management System (LMS) - Learning is no longer confined in the classroom and allows students to perform school tasks even when they are not within the premise of the school
E-Governance is a system that delivers services to people using technology.
Concept of “Viral” - Social media has become a powerful tool in influencing people’s POV in matters like beauty (e.g. tv commercials)
Threats and Risks from the Abuse and Misuse of Media and Information
Libel
Slander
Anti-Obscenity Law
Media Controversies
Stereotyping
Gender Roles
Racial Discrimination
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
Are free online classes that are available for everyone to enroll
Provides a flexible way to learn new skills in a self-paced environment
Comprised of readings, discussions, assessments, and video lessons
Reasons for Using MOOCs
Career Advancement and Change
College Exams Preparation
Company Webinars
Massive
Enrollments are unlimited and anyone is welcome to join MOOCs
Courses don’t have a limited number of learners who wish to join if they register before the deadline
Open
Anyone can enroll and there is no admission procedure
Suited for all learning styles and needs as long as they understand the medium of instruction
Online
Uses the web in delivering lessons
Required to have good internet connection to access the course
Learner’s collaboration is evident because anyone can access and share resources to other learners enrolled in the same course
Course
Refers to courses or subjects in various discipline depending on the learners’ interests and preferences
Advantages of MOOCS
Scalability
Optimal Utilization
Self-Paced
Flexibility
Scalability - It can allow a larger number of students to join the class
Optimal Utilization - Favorable as facilitators are the experts in different fields of professions
Self-Paced - Learners can learn anytime and anywhere according to their availability
Flexibility
Some people have busy schedules that they cannot afford to go to physical classes
Others choose MOOCs because of affordability
In addition, it gives you the opportunity to connect with other people to share resources and learn ideas
Other reasons may include distance, health conditions, and finances
New Media
Its evolution brought so much impact in the lives of people in this generation
Acquisition of knowledge from different media platforms develop continuously
Advantages of MIL to an Individual
It makes studying convenient
It builds professional connections
It strengthens connections and relationships
It can be a form of entertainment
It keeps us stay updated
Disadvantages of MIL to an Individual
It can cause people to misuse their skills
Tempts people to unintentionally download and share copyrighted materials
It can ruin personal relationships
It can be a form of distraction
It can cause "Information Overload"
Advantages of MIL in Society
Allows people to connect to others
It motivates people to develop a hobby or hone a skill
Updates people about the latest news
It encourages people to build support groups
Disadvantages of MIL in Society
It is a great distraction
Exposes people to materialism and worldliness
It can cause someone to react and give opinions negatively
Media and Information
Gave birth to various forms of text media such as magazines, newspapers, print advertisements, etc.
The information we get from text media has significantly helped people to become literate and well-informed individuals
Text
An information or idea in different formats
Can be handwritten, printed, or online
Types of Texts
Plain Texts
Formatted Text
Hypertext
Plain Texts - Are fixed-sized characters with the same style
Formatted Text - Uses various typefaces, colors, and font sizes
Hypertext - Highlighted texts that links certain words that will redirect you to another webpage or document when clicked
Typeface - An electronic representation of text (font types)
Design Principles and Elements of Text
Emphasis
Appropriateness
Proximity
Alignment
Organization
Repetition
Contrast
Emphasis - When a writer highlights a text by changing the color, italicizing it, bolding, etc.
Appropriateness - All about the writer’s intentions, audience, needs, and context
Proximity - The distance between words or text elements
Alignment - The position of the text on a page - Writers can format the text position in center, right, bottom, etc.
Organization - Careful sorting of all the similar elements on a page
Repetition - Uniformity of design on a page
Contrast - Happens when two or more different elements are placed together to create a certain effect