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What is the main focus of media literacy according to the text?
What is the main focus of media literacy according to the text?
How does media influence people widely?
How does media influence people widely?
What is the significance of questioning the media according to the text?
What is the significance of questioning the media according to the text?
Which aspect of media literacy explores who creates media content?
Which aspect of media literacy explores who creates media content?
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How does media help in communication according to the text?
How does media help in communication according to the text?
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What role do audiences play in media literacy?
What role do audiences play in media literacy?
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What is the purpose of social networking websites and mobile apps like Facebook and Instagram?
What is the purpose of social networking websites and mobile apps like Facebook and Instagram?
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What do media messages refer to?
What do media messages refer to?
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How do social media platforms influence their users?
How do social media platforms influence their users?
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In what way do social networking websites differ from traditional media like newspapers?
In what way do social networking websites differ from traditional media like newspapers?
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What is the primary function of social media in today's digital age?
What is the primary function of social media in today's digital age?
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How do media messages impact audiences according to the text?
How do media messages impact audiences according to the text?
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What is the main purpose of communication according to the text?
What is the main purpose of communication according to the text?
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Why is feedback important in communication?
Why is feedback important in communication?
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Which model is NOT mentioned in the text for communication?
Which model is NOT mentioned in the text for communication?
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What distinguishes humans as the most intelligent beings on Earth according to the text?
What distinguishes humans as the most intelligent beings on Earth according to the text?
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In communication, which of the following refers to problems in the way information was delivered or understood?
In communication, which of the following refers to problems in the way information was delivered or understood?
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How can we determine if the receiver decoded the message properly?
How can we determine if the receiver decoded the message properly?
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Study Notes
Communication
- Communication is a process that involves the exchange and development of ideas to achieve a particular goal or purpose.
- It distinguishes humans as the most intelligent beings on Earth.
Communication Models
- Shannon-Weaver's model: a linear/static communication model.
- David Berlo's model: a feedback mechanism in communication.
Feedback Mechanism
- Feedback is important to know whether the message was effective.
- Feedback helps to determine:
- If the sender encoded the idea properly.
- If the receiver decoded the message properly.
- If the channel or media delivered the information properly.
Media and Internet
- 4.39 billion internet users worldwide.
- 3.48 billion social media users worldwide.
- Philippines spends the most time on social media, with an average of 6.42 hours per day.
- Social media is a culture of entertainment, with various kinds of media, including film, broadcasting, publishing, and photography.
Types of Media
- Traditional media: radio, television, print ads (newspapers, magazines, billboards).
- New media: internet, social media, interactive devices (user creation and digital feedback).
Social Media
- Social media is a platform for staying in touch with like-minded individuals or people.
- Features of social media include:
- Online social user-created network content.
- Two-way communication.
- Additional terms.
Media Messages and Effects
- Media messages promote values and ideas that have influences and consequences on audiences.
- The effects of media on audiences can be significant.
Media and Information Technology
- Media are the means of communication that reach and influence people widely.
- Information and communication technology helps improve the way we communicate with other people, especially those who are far away from us.
- "Whoever controls the media, controls the mind." - Jim Morrison
Media Literacy
- Questioning the Media: A Guide for Students by David Buckingham (2003).
- Media literacy involves:
- Production: who makes media?
- Representation: how do media portray the world?
- Language: how do media communicate meaning?
- Audience: how do people make sense of media?
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Description
Test your knowledge on media and information technology with this quiz. Explore concepts such as mass communication, influence of media, and information dissemination through various mediums like radio, TV, computers, and film.
