Reality

"the fact was never an insult"

[annsalva48-blog]

The use of new media is generally linked with negative implications; however, its growth and popularity should not be taken lightly as its existence has the potential to create learning opportunities in a platform. With this advantage in mind, the lesson that was discussed by our teacher made me understand and realize a lot of things. Such as, we who use media should be media literate so as to not be able to use media as a tool to harm others, but to bring awareness to everyone. With us being media literate, the virtual or web world would become a much better and beautiful world that can be able to benefit everyone.

[dalenplazo-blog]

Media continues to evolve and will continue to change our society. This has its numerous advantages and disadvantages, but like everything else, it’s up to the user to decide whether the different media platforms can enhance their lives or not and this all depends on how they decide to use it. For most part, one should be mindful of the things they do on media for a lot of threats are present if one would be careless enough. It is better to think twice before doing anything because the consequences are far more greater than you can imagine.

[jullanamarie03]

New media gives us a new perspective by allowing us to interact with one another through the Internet. Media has become much more personal and diverse as user-generated content becomes more prominent in our lives. We are exposed to various viewpoints shape our understanding and knowledge of the social world. The way that information is presented to us plays a key role in our understanding of the topic itself. Underlying messages lead us to define social and cultural issues the way that the media want us to.

[jullanamarie03]

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY as the FIRST STEP in CORRUPTION

Academic dishonesty is more prevalent in education anywhere else in the world. Today than ever before and has negative effects on academic institutions. Access to the Internet and advancements in technology has made academic dishonesty easier for students to commit. Students use these resources to perform plagiarism in academic papers and cheat on exams and online assignments. The number of students who engaged in acts of academic dishonesty has increased rapidly.

As a kid grows up into an adult, he/she goes from learning the alphabet in the elementary schools to figuring out the major he/she may be interested in college. During the period of growth, his/her learning pressure and peer competition are gradually increased. As a student attempting to please parents and teachers, outstand in the competition, or even be admitted to a good college, grades mean everything for him/her. In order to receive a higher grade, some students choose to copy during the exams, use unauthorized materials on homework. As a result, students have become dependent in cheating rather than doing their responsibility as a studeny which is to study.

The act of academic dishonesty can be seen as the first step of corruption. It is, in a sense, promotes manipulating the people involved just like in the school of wherein teachers are easy targets of cheating students. More so, academic dishonesty somewhat upholds the value of reclining to the truth especially that the field of the government needs the honesty of their servant

[jullanamarie03]

SUCCESS

A 7-letter word that is easy to pronounce yet hard to attain.To the eyes of many, people success means different things. Some people may see success as being rich and having all of the material things that anyone could ever dream of. Other people may see success as being in a place in their life that they never thought could happen.Achieving this,one must always be persistent and determined. Not only that but also have the courage in doing so. As you have succeeded, tasting the sweet victory of attaining your dream is the fulfillment of success. Only one who can keep you from being successful is you. So, go and make your success what you want it to be.