MIL FINALS

• 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

  1. Economy
  2. Education
  3. Government
  4. 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

  1. Libel
  2. Slander
  3. Anti-Obscenity Law
  4. Media Controversies
  5. Stereotyping
  6. Gender Roles
  7. 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

  1. Career Advancement and Change
  2. College Exams Preparation
  3. 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

  1. Scalability
  2. Optimal Utilization
  3. Self-Paced
  4. 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

  1. It makes studying convenient
  2. It builds professional connections
  3. It strengthens connections and relationships
  4. It can be a form of entertainment
  5. It keeps us stay updated
• Disadvantages of MIL to an Individual

  1. It can cause people to misuse their skills
  2. Tempts people to unintentionally download and share copyrighted materials
  3. It can ruin personal relationships
  4. It can be a form of distraction
  5. It can cause "Information Overload"
• Advantages of MIL in Society

  1. Allows people to connect to others
  2. It motivates people to develop a hobby or hone a skill
  3. Updates people about the latest news
  4. It encourages people to build support groups
• Disadvantages of MIL in Society

  1. It is a great distraction
  2. Exposes people to materialism and worldliness
  3. 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

  1. Plain Texts
  2. Formatted Text
  3. 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

  1. Emphasis
  2. Appropriateness
  3. Proximity
  4. Alignment
  5. Organization
  6. Repetition
  7. 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