Media, in the past, meant NEWSPAPERS, TELEVISION, and RADIO. Today it includes the internet, all advertising from commercials to billboards and ads on the sides of buses.
MEDIA means ALL FORMS OF MASS COMMUNICATION IN SOCIETY.
It's important because it lets us know what is going on in our communities and in the world, and it is the main way we INFLUENCE EACH OTHER. Remember KONY 2012? That is a perfect example of mass influence using mass media.
Here's an INFOGRAPHIC on how people get their news. Each person in the class must be able to explain this INFOGRAPHIC to me:
Social Media and the NEWS
HERE IS YOUR ACTIVITY. YOU WILL BE CONTINUING THIS ACTIVITY FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS WHENEVER WE COME TO THE LAB.
Research a current event that is going on in the world today. Some events include: Iran vs. U.S., London Olympics 2012, The Environment, the use of drones for military purpose, African issues (starvation, wars, remember KONY ? etc.), how technology is transforming our societies, the economy- jobs etc.
The event could be local, national or international
1. GO to several online newspapers. Start with HUFFINGTON POST, CBC, THE STAR, and AL JAZEERA.
2. USe the articles, the videos, anything to learn about a current event of your choice. You may have to learn some BACKGROUND to the story in order really understand it.
3. Get your choice approved.
4. Explain the news story to me and plan to follow it using several news websites. Some news stories are good to follow with Twitter.
There are lots more current events that will continue to be in the media in the next few months.
Choose an issue that you know will have updated stories and FOLLOW IT. You can use Google search engine, Twitter or the major media online newspapers such as THE STAR, THE GLOBE AND MAIL. THE GUARDIAN, THE TELEGRAPH, THE NEW YORK TIMES, HUFFINGTON POST, ALJAZEERA, BBC, CBC, RT, CNN...
Your current event must be approved and it must be an news story that will continue to be in the media.
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