Media and Information Sources (Lab)

INDIGENOUS MEDIA AND INFORMATION

mind mapping

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Today we discussed indigenous media and information. Its resources, types and how is it classified. Even small talks over coffee break is an example of indigenous media. I had fun with the pinoy-henyo activity with the class going loud while the person in front is in a buzz. After the lecture, we conducted an interview with a person who is in-charge with giving out information relating to school activities, our class president Sophie Baniago. The interview can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0a6nU131dg&feature=youtu.be. We are also tasked to write an essay from questions “How do people find information that matches my needs?” and “How do I choose from the widevariety of information made available by different sources?”

Have fun! 

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 Information Everywhere

Things and events occur in this world every second. Information travels from person to person but the most conventional way to be knowledgeable is through social and traditional media.  Media providers always consider their audience upon giving out information. Media have to be relevant to the public for the public to bite and support their provisions. In the perspective of an audience, information can be accessed and used without much difficulty. It circulates to the within communities we belong to, in a more handy way now because of the new media. As long as we are aware of our surroundings, we can get our needed information since the media providers and media consumers act in harmony. 

Because of wide-ranged media, we can most likely conclude that information is everywhere. Popular media provides us everything. Information is present wherever we go and it is our choice whether we'll obtain it or not.  However, not all pieces of information are free and easy. It is just practical to get certain data we need. We only choose information that we can use, those that are relevant to us. And to ensure the accuracy and relevance of it, we access credible and indigenous media sources. To be much more positive and assured, indigenous media has higher level of credibility since it is near to the source of information that matches our needs.

It is important to only take account information we see on legitimate sources. By doing this, we can secure the development of a community in the aspect of learning. We, as media consumers, need to be selective of what we digest.