Information Literacy (Lecture)

"Never mistake the power of influence."

                                                                                                                                       -Jim Rohn

Influence is a power affecting a person. It has an important impact on a person because it affects their way of thinking.

Most influential Person in my life

                       

                                   A man who never failed to think outside the box. 

                                               A man who begs to differ with what people are used to. 

       A man who sees the depth in things. 

Who? Mr. Isaac Ali Tapar



What? He is my Grade 10 Humanities Teacher



Where? He influenced me in the part of my attitude where I became a nationalistic and an open-minded student.



When? The whole school year of 2016-2017



Why? Because he was able to open and wake up my mind on the harsh realities of life. He helped me realize that as a student I should have a care about my nation. I shouldn’t turn blind and act like nothing is happening. I shouldn’t just stay in the Ivory of Tower.



How? He made me love painting, watching indie films and appreciating those underrated Filipino artists in different fields. He introduced me to the other unconventional things that relates to my trait in being nationalistic. He made me care about my country and was able to teach me how to think outside of the box. He made me realize how I should love and care for my own country. He influenced me to think with depth, to care for my fellow people. Most of all he made me realize that I shouldn’t be blind to what hideous and harsh things I see in my nation.

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What I can do with information?

“According to the weather forecast, there is no typhoon. However, your locality is experiencing heavy rainfall, while some parts in your province /region are already flooded. There are reported incidents of landslide, evacuation, stranded vehicles and drowning. As a student, what are you going to do?”

Figure 1. What to do as students during typhoons, Javier. November 25, 2017. 

*Click the picture to enlarged it*

Link to the image found in my blog entry:

https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/1/typhoon-yolanda-boy-velara.jpg

The Evolution of Traditional to New Media (Laboratory)

"The Journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

                           -Lao Tzu
A Timeline of my exposure to traditional and new media 

My journey towards media became a bumpy one with its ups and downs. I've felt all kinds of emotion while experiencing and being exposed to different kinds of media. It aided me in becoming an individual that's been provided with information. An information that is ought to be shared  and propagated through people.  Through the years, I have enjoyed every footstep I took in exploring media. Drowning my self in the revels of discoveries that provides leisure and knowledge. My one step of exposure to media then became a journey of a thousand miles realizing that media is more than media. In fact media is a medium of cultivation, conveyance and expression. And through my exposure from my toddler to my 16-year-old-self, I have realized that media is ought to be honed and developed in order for people to survive in this modern day.

Below is the link of my timeline of exposure to traditional and new media
https://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/948011/Travelling-through-Traditional-and-New-Media/
*For better viewing, kindly click the 3D button on the left side of the timeline.

Internet of Things as Theory of Media and Information

a) In your own words, define the Internet of Things

         >The Internet of Things is basically almost all items that is inserted with electronics that composes of softwares, sensors, network connectivity etc. that enables these items to connect and exchange data. In short it is every things  that would and be possibly advanced 

through connections.

b) What brought this theory about?

   > What brought this theory about is that its goal is for making life 

simpler and easier. Having its main principle that: "Everything will be

connected can be connected."

c) Do you like the concept of IoT? Why or 

Why not?

>With all honesty, even though that IoT have some

disadvantages I still like the concept of it. The

application of this technology provides great 

comfort, convenience and management thus 

improving the quality of people's life. With this

technology, we can also save money. The utiliza

-tion of energy and resources is very efficient in 

the Internet of Things. Lastly, it saves a great 

amount of time. The interaction of the machines

provide better efficiency and the results which

is most probably accurate can be obtained very

fast.

d) In what situations do you

encounter IoT in the Philippines?

  > Situations that I encounter IoT in the 

Philippines are: When I run, I use my Fitbit watch.

It tracks my steps, kilometers I ran, calories burned and etc.

It wirelessly syncs with my phone in order to transmit my

fitness data so that I can monitor my progress. Another one is,

certain oil and gas company in the Philippines optimizes oilfield

production. They use sensors to measure oil extraction rates, temperature,

well pressures and others. And another one is in the hospitals. Last year

when I went to St.Luke's BGC. I have read a brochure about a Healthpatch

available in their hospital.It can be used for out-patient care by healthcare providers, 

letting them get ECG, heart rate, respiratory rate, skin temperature, body posture, 

fall detection, and activity readings remotely.

e) How do you think IoT

will evolve and affect

Filipino society in

the next 3 to 5 years?

>I think the IoT will evolve greatly. Technologies

would be more advanced .Though as

Peralta said, “I think the Philippines has always

 been the underdog. It has always been a country that no 

one really looks at. " I think that in the next 3 to 5 years,

we would apply and use IoTs in our daily lives.

 Some Pinoy then will have more Start-ups in the IoT

Start-ups then solve problems, not just expand.

                                                                      It would improve our economic state then. It will then

become an advantage to the Filipino society providing

a more efficient and better living for Filipinos. By

then, Filipinos will figure out the IoT, use their raw talent,

 make people aware (of it)  and in the process 

help out the Philippines.

f) What do you think is the relationship/

cause and effect of IoT in media and

information literacy.

>Media and Information Literacy can foster an attitude capable 

and aspired to demand better services. People having the critical abilities 

and communicative skills to effectively access, analyze, and evaluate information

then lead to the rapid growth in creating technologies, which has contributed to a changing media landscape, the IoT then is propagated to provide better services. The cause being: having the goal to achieve a better and more simple way of living making it through the advancements of technologies with the use of media

and information literacy. Its effect: solving problems at a massive scale due to the

demand of better services of people. By being literate in media and information, one

may be able to produce an IoT.

Link to the image found in my blog entry:

http://www.driverlesstransportation.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/internet-of-things-image.jpg

The Evolution of Traditional to New Media (Lecture)

Knowing your media at different ages

Figure 1. Knowing my media at different ages, Javier. November 10, 2017. 

Expanding my 

horizon

Roles and functions given the available media that we now have in the world in a democratic society  Given the available media that we have now in the world, its roles and functions in a democratic society is deepening the society more. It serves as a watchdog, as guardian of the public interest, and as a conduit between government and the public. Roles of the media also include strengthening democracy. An example is the investigative reporting, there are some cases that this kind of media is responsible for the fall of corrupt governments making media an effective and credible watchdog. Its sub roles are informing, educating, and mobilizing the public thus keeping the public engaged in the government. Radio for example, it became an effective instruments for promoting awareness by airing local issues. It also provides alternative source of information. Internet also plays that role because of its interactivity; having the freedom from state control. Functions are building peace and social consensus, without freedom from state control. Functions are building peace and social consensus, without which democracy is threatened. Media provides a voice towards settling the disputes peacefully.

Ways media affect my life(personal, professional, academic, social, others)?

Figure 2. How does media affect my life, Javier. November 10, 2017. 

Links to the images found in my blog entry: https://d1ox703z8b11rg.cloudfront.net/uploads_image/40731f7e-d581-4bae-b223-de597880d553/e9b5f8370038284ea1f4868330f95c26.jpeg https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/interpreter-images/2010/7/100701-typewriter.jpg https://www.wired.com/images_blogs/gadgetlab/2009/09/applenewton.jpg https://www.pinterest.com/pin/760193612071888656/ https://www.clipartsgram.com/image/1701251840-16899900-cartoon-of-girl-student-studying-reading-book.jpg https://i.pinimg.com/736x/4e/d4/d0/4ed4d0aa39feeeccbc2526addf020907--arm-muscles-riding-bikes.jpg https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcTdJ2Y1LaNHBxCXKwSD-rBgKtmrr2nkYD_MeZx0UgWW5M_ie1vobv5KOioQoIDNF8nDuHeQERpGIfRn68hxXvqF1itTjg7n1A1InIAMhGwl7_IBJaxg50zvU002oOzIB8venYTBmJnrA/s1600/Role %2Bof%2BMedia%2Bin%2BGenerating%2BPublic%2BOpinion.jpg

Introduction to Media and Information Literacy (Laboratory)

JOURNALIST WANNA BE

 Designing towards exploring the depths of Suicide Awareness

Figure 1. Information Design Framework, Javier. November 10, 2017. 

My own media and information design framework 

These questions helping me 

as a journalist

These questions helped me as a journalist in a very helpful way. It made me easier to organize the things that I plan to write in an article. It helped me narrow down my task thus creating a guideline for me that would lead to creating a more efficient and effective article. It also helped me easily provide information knowing my purpose relaying it to my target audience. Also knowing what I want to do and how I put this work creatively helped me because it fulfills my role as a journalist.

Links to the images found in my blog entry:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_-6KPJlWDiUg/SEBZ8JeS7I/AAAAAAAAADM/Pxh0HsjSg3k/s1600/editor.gif

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