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Privacy and Piracy with the Media

itzivan23 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:56:52 +0000

The last report speaks of the issue s on privacy and piracy. The concern of this report is all about drawing lines; a lines between what is private and why is public, as well as lines between what rights come with ownership and what rights do not according to the reporter. Hence it emphasizes the things that we want kept private in public in order to give justice to the owner. Thus this report shows the importance of privacy I things in order to avoid privacy.

Media Violence

itzivan23 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:52:00 +0000

The report speaks of the possible effects of violence being shown by media to the people. It underlines the issue of media violence and the fundamental topics underlying this issue. However this report helps me to expand my knowledge on media violence and to see the problem in a more realistic manner.

Media Influence in Sports

itzivan23 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:48:31 +0000

In this report I got the message quite clear that we are really greatly influenced by media sports. Even me I cannot deny the fact I was already influenced. Because of media sports I became a fanatic of certain game like soccer and extreme sports. In this report I learned that by watching media sports we became fanatic of it and it has really an effect on the behavior of the person. However I found out that by watching media sports always is one of the root causes of fanaticism.

Priest and Pastoral Ministry in a Digital World: New Media at the Service of the World

itzivan23 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:45:47 +0000

We are already in a contemporary time and living in a digital world. A world where most people are engaged with the use of technology. The development of technology or the technological advancement today in different parts of the world seems to be uncontrollable anymore. It can be noticed that almost when we look at news papers, magazines, and internet everyday there is this newly produced model of gadget either cellular phone, iPod, and computer. Thus these new models of gadgets sprout left and right.

However, technology is considered as a gift from God given to the people. Thus as a gift people must be responsible in using it. Technology really brings big change in this world. It has really a great effect to the whole human race. Further, the message of Pope Benedict XVI for the 44^th World Communication Day with the theme; Priest and Pastoral Ministry in a Digital World: New Media at the Service of the World emphasizes the essence of the use of media technology as a modern means of communication in propagating the good news of salvation in different parts of the world. With this message the Pope it is clearly understood that he is appealing to the good conscience of the leaders of the church, the priest and pastoral ministry. However, this message of the Pope has also a great impact on my part. Because of the fact that as catholic I’m part of the church and I need to participate also. Perhaps this is the time to make use of my skill in media communication. God has given me the skill in using modern technology for a great purpose so that later o I may be able to use it someday and I think this is the time.

Helping Others Increase Media Literacy

itzivan23 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:52:54 +0000

As human persons we have the ability to develop media literacy strategies to influence society and others. However, this speaks on how we can help others increase their learning in media literacy. It emphasizes the importance of sharing ones knowledge with others. Moreover this chapter provides interpersonal techniques on how can we easily share our knowledge about media literacy. Thus, this technique is very helpful for others to increase their level of learning in media literacy.

Personal Strategy for Increasing Media Literacy

itzivan23 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:49:21 +0000

Personal strategy for increasing media literacy speaks on how can we preserve and develop the skill and knowledge structures we already have. I find this report helpful especially on my part. Because according to this report there were techniques on how can I preserve and improve my skills in media literacy. By the techniques said in this report I saw the importance of the skill I have now. Thus in this report I became aware of my skill and knowledge structure about media literacy.

The Importance of Real-World Knowledge

itzivan23 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:41:02 +0000

This report emphasized the importance of real knowledge in order not to be deceived by faulty beliefs shown by the media. Hence, the right information helps us make understand the reality behind mass media. Not all the thing that shown by media is real, thus we really need the right information and knowledge. Media provides us with information but it does not necessarily mean that all those information’s will led us to the right path. Thus we really need the background of real knowledge.

Effects on Institutions

itzivan23 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:58:44 +0000

This report shows the effect of mass media particularly to the family, politics, and society. Thus this report invites us to become responsible to the things that we are doing. Indeed mass media greatly influenced our institutions.

How does the Effects Process Work?

itzivan23 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:55:46 +0000

This report invites people to be proactive rather than to be reactive in understanding the effect brought by mass media to the people. It makes me realized the different factors instructing in the effects process. This report invites us that we need to control ourselves on the things what we have on the movies or even on the things that we read from books or magazines. Because there is a possibility that it will lead us into a big mistake in life. Thus not all the things that we have seen and read are nice to be try in real life. Perhaps we are just deceive by our emotion that’s why we need to be responsible in everything that we are going to do.

Broadening Our Perspective on Mass Media Effects

itzivan23 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:44:17 +0000

This report reminds of the thing we have seen from T.V. shows and billboards along the roads to really analyze or understand well and what does this pictures or advertisement wants to tell the people. However I also found out in this report the different effects brought by mass media to attract people. Thus this is one of the strategies used by mass media to catch the attention of the people.