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“The Good and the Bad: How Social Media Affected Me as a Gen Z Individual”

Having social media as our tool in communicating and the source of our information have different effects in our lives. For us students it is essential for us to use social media in our everyday life as we seek information as much as we want. But despite of it’s advantages we don’t know how social media can be dangerous for us as we only rely on its  service. We utilize social media for interactions, information, entertainment, and other things that we are interested in. These social media platforms have provided us with several benefits. However, we cannot deny the fact that when there is a good effect, it will also have bad effects. The negative effect of social media on Gen Z nowadays is that they are the most vulnerable in terms of having anxiety, depression, stress, etc., and social media is one of the factors in that since sometimes what they see on social media affects them and others will make a big deal about it, causing them to have mental health issues. The good effect of social media is that sometimes it helps relieve our stress and helps us with educational purposes. What is true about it is that social media was established to make our lives easier, but it is up to us to make the most of them because they do have advantages and disadvantages. We all have our own choices, but it really depends on our choice if it will lead to the wrong way or the right way. 

Using social media, we can communicate with other people and then we can make friends too. We belong in the generation that has the internet, we woke up in this world having the internet. We know how to use it but it makes us addicted. It will affect our mental health because we are always facing our phones everyday.  Even if social media can really help us, we need to limit ourselves using it. We are the first generation who grew up and are completely immersed in technology as a way of life. Because of this advanced technology and digital media natives, we Gen Z would have never known the world without Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. We belong to Generation Z teens who are always attached to the phone, checking it up early in the morning, and so on. We, as Gen Z individuals, have witnessed the impacts of social media on ourselves and to our surroundings. We concluded that social media has an impact on us, it may be positive or negative because there is no such thing as all positive and all negative, both are always present. 

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Digital Divide in the New Normal

The digital divide is the gap between those who have access to current communication and information technology and those who don’t, and it affects people of all ages in both positively and negatively. Humans are sociable creatures by nature. Every day, we progress because of technological advancements such as the internet, social media, and gadgets that have become essential in our everyday lives. Having a digital divide in our society has different effects on every individual in their daily lives. Whether it may be advantageous to them or not, it still matters. But it is still important for us to cope up with our gaps and have the capability to access and use information communications technology, and that's how to make our lives more efficient and convenient.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been totally transformed by the sudden shift of work, education, and services to the online environment. All schools suddenly closed, and classes were shifted online for the safety of all. As a result of quarantine restrictions, the usage of digital technology to maintain effective communication among friends and family members has risen. We've learned to adapt to pulling out our phones to snap a QR code before entering a place, and Zoom meetings or Google Meet have become commonplace at work and in school. People who do not have access to technology, on the other hand, are a lot more disadvantaged in these circumstances than they were before. In many situations, technology's lifeline is only accessible to those who have it. While progress has been made in eliminating the digital divide, COVID-19 has shown how vulnerable technology access is in many parts of the world and how many people still lack access to unrestricted and empowering technologies. This problem shows up in a variety of ways, such as who has access to knowledge and the digital educational divide. This leads us to the conclusion that, while the current pandemic is new to many of us, the digital divide has been there for a long time. However, because the digital divide is a lengthy problem, we already have some basic information and resources to investigate its causes, processes, and potential solutions. Because of the pandemic we experienced a lot of difficulties and adjustment. Actually, because of the new normal there are some changes in our education because of COVID-19 we can't go outside, we instead stay at home and classes are done virtually. Digital Divide is pertaining to the gaps between individuals, social, etc. In the new normal, our classes are done virtually but there is a problem with that because other students can't catch up with their class because of signals or internet connection, there is  a gap between a students have a stable connection just like a wifi and a students have an unstable connection just like low signals or their using data connection.

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Delivering News in the Present Age

News is a part of communication and is essential for a variety of reasons. The primary goal is to inform people about events, issues, and life experiences that are happening around the world. One way of disseminating information to the general public is through the internet. The Internet is the vastest source of information, with this medium, it can easily reach its audience to give news. News is more than just information and facts; it is data that has an impact on us. The news has an impact on how we live our lives, perform our careers, behave as students, and make decisions, it also shapes our perceptions of the world, and we act and make decisions depending on our understanding of the world. Staying informed about current events is important, and it becomes even more so as you gain experience. We must stay engaged with what is happening around us, especially young individuals. Particularly this upcoming year, when a presidential election is on the way. People will have no idea who to vote for if they are unaware of what is going on in the political process, and news will be very important as it may serve as a bridge for us to know what is the update of our society.

Traditionally, using newspapers, radio, and television they deliver the news properly and in the present age the news has evolved because of the internet and the news are easy to deliver but sometimes they are some fake news on the internet. News today you can rewatch it or you can search on the web on the internet. In using traditional media it is more capable of widespread dissemination of information than using other types of media. In using new media in the present age even though it is improvised and developed we can still experience some types of false information and that is one of the cons of using the new media in gathering information. 

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“Understanding the Relevance of Information Literacy and News Literacy in the Midst of Social Era”

Information literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, organize, use, and communicate information in all its various formats, most notably in situations requiring decision making, problem solving, or the acquisition of knowledge. A theoretical construct developed to map “a cluster of interconnected core concepts” that constitute information ecosystems (ACRL 2015). On the other hand, news literacy is the capability of a news literate individual to justify information with in-depth analysis from various and timely sources like reports, television, internet or print media. Furthermore, it is a skill that can thoroughly help you criticize the credibility and reliability of an information accompanied by the critical thinking skills of an individual. People are ought to evaluate information that they’ve gathered, a proof that being a news literate individual is indeed a salient skill that wouldn’t help you mislead yourself, rather it’s a skill that can mold you to be inquisitive.

Information and news literacy is essential because it allows people to develop critical thinking skills that allow them to assess the reliability and validity of information, whether it comes from the internet or even from television. It is relevant in today's social era, where people are gaining a basic understanding of different aspects of information, specifically in technology, which is a popular source of information for many people. News literacy is intended to support students in developing the critical thinking skills necessary to assess the dependability and credibility of information obtained through print, television, or the Internet. Information literacy, on the other hand, is critical for today 's learners because it encourages problem-solving strategies and critical thinking abilities such as asking questions and seeking answers, gathering information, formulating opinions, assessing sources, and making decisions. Its importance comes from the fact that Because of the vast amount of information available in today's society, information literacy is critical. People will not become informed citizens simply by being exposed to a large amount of information; they must learn how to use it effectively, and news literacy facilitates understanding of communication technology, message code, message generation, message selection, interpretation, and message impact on the receiver.

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MEDIA AND GOVERNMENT : LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP (how the Philippine media performs its roles and functions in the Philippines)

In our world, the government and the media are the two most powerful institutions. The government and media can be persuaded by the public's perspective on recent happenings in our society. The media plays a predominant role in keeping everyone informed about current events across the world. Apart from reading the newspaper every morning, we may get the latest news and current events with a few mouse clicks or by just turning on the radio or television. We gain a great deal of knowledge on a variety of topics thanks to the media. It raises our awareness and gives us a voice in the face of societal concerns. Educates our society by providing trustworthy photographs and live telecasts of various events. Government, the political system by which a country or community is administered and regulated.  Governments provide the parameters for everyday behavior for citizens, protect them from outside interference, and often provide for their well-being and happiness. The media is there so that it can relay the government’s every action to the country. Nowadays people can be easily deceived by the media, they immediately believe what the media portrays to them without even researching or without looking into it more deeply. Media is biased rather than being fair. They render mostly the flaws of a successful politician rather than his/her awards. The media and government have a rivalry because the media shows what the government is hiding.

The content of our blog is how social media can affect someone's perspectives in life. It is represented by a human who wants to have freedom of speech but fake news in social media can force someone to believe something that is not true and not reliable. Those fake news will lead them to not see the truth in our society. It will eat and control individuals' perception of the reality of life and it has been utilized to impact politics issues and to promote advertising. Individuals, associations, and governments may be foreign governments and even our own. They utilize fake news for two distinct reasons. First , they strengthen social conflict to manipulate individuals' belief in the democratic process and individuals' capacity to cooperate and work together. Second, they divert individuals from significant issues so these issues stay unsolved using this fake news. This part explains how fake news is utilized for destroying and boosting social conflict. All of us have witnessed how the media and governments are connected at all costs. However, there are some things that can break their partnership and that is the way they treat information. But on the other hand, there are also some of the journalists that aren’t flamboyant with money that even if their image can be destroyed they still chose what is right either it can make the government look bad or worse. But still we must chase for what is good and not beyond for it can be too shady and truly not that type of thing all of us wanted to be fallen in a trap full of clowns. 

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“The Value of Being a Media and Information Literate Individual”

A media and information literature individual enables people to interpret and make informed judgements as users of information and media, as well as to become skillful creators and producers of information and media messages in their own right. The capacity to recognize different types of media and comprehend the messages they deliver is known as media literacy. Every form of media has one thing in common: it was made by someone. It was also made for a purpose. Understanding why is the basis of media literacy. It teaches us how to use information and media content properly, effectively, and efficiently. If a person encounters a source of knowledge without prior cognitive biases, they are literate. The goal of the media and information is to educate people so to become a media information individual you must be able to seek for and compare information from sources that do not say the same thing. Also to know the significance of hearing both sides of a topic and is able to apply and make their own opinions based on what they've learned.

As  media and information literate individuals, showing our worth to the media users makes them discipline themselves responsibly by means of allowing ourselves to evaluate more and be aware of the discernment as users of the media and information. Developing our abilities and knowledge as well as to improve our skills as a media and information literate. Being media and information literate allows you to participate in a digital culture where you must be able to comprehend, ask, and think critically. Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is defined as a "combination of knowledge, attitude, skills, and practices required to access, analyze, evaluate, use, produce, and communicate information and knowledge in creative, legal, and ethical ways that respect human rights," according to the Moscow Declaration on Media and Information Literacy from 2012. Being a media literate individual requires us to have a deeper understanding of how things are and how they work and also means empowering us to be able to affect changes to ourselves and to others also. We should change others and ourselves in a positive way.