Mass media are things that engage in everyday of our lives.We encounter them in the workplace, school, home,and community.In short,everywhere!We are influenced by their effects and these in turn shape our thoughts,ideas,perceptions and beliefs.In turn,this will help us understand why we have different personalities in the process of discovering media in the technological world.In this case,I will dwell on some of the forms of mass media and explain how important it is to me.By the way,"mass media refer to the print and electronic forms of communication used to send messages to widespread audiences".
Print media include things like books,textbooks,magazines and newspapers.Electronic media on the other hand focus on the Internet,motion pictures and even advertising.First,my books and textbooks are normally the things I need for school.They help me gain knowledge and information about the subjects I take.They're normally the main sources of my understanding because I always have to read them for my assignments in most subjects.
Newspapers are the second sources of print media I have to check for the latest updates in current events.I normally read newspapers to get myself updated in economic trends.I have to take note of the exchange and foreign rates,and even the headlines for the main news.I also have to browse the increase and decrease of the stock numbers so I can observe the changes in the percent of these numbers.
Magazines are the third type of print media I read during my leisure time.I check the latest magazines for the best styles,trends,clothing,sports,grooming and any other articles I read related to daily life.I like reading the articles related to daily life because there are so many things I can pick up and learn to improve myself as a person.
Finally,the internet and the advertisements are my favorite sources of information for the electronic media.The internet is the best way to get access to information and knowledge.I get the chance to also connect with my friends and other people I know,particularly on facebook.I use facebook in the internet to relate with friends,relatives and blockmates.Facebook is a great way of expressing yourself,posting stats and shout-outs,creating albums with fantastic pictures and even checking out our homework and asking help for it as well.Advertisements help me get aware of the latest promos and the craziest stuff around seen in billboards,flyers,posters,videos and so much more.
These are some the forms of media I encounter as a student and a person.I noticed that I am not as keen in exposing myself to mass media so this will be my chance of getting more experience in it so I will be more well-informed about what's going on around me especially in current events.I also realized that technology is an important tool in sending messages through the media.I learned how technology can help in the efficiency in the producing and sending of messages.This has inspired me to be more techie or tech-savvy and I really want to become one because this can help in my future careers.I hope to learn more and understand the world of mass media in my daily life! :D
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Discovering and understanding an organization's culture(like ACTM for example or any other org:D)
I learned from my previous lectures that in order to understand an organization it must be viewed through "cultural lens".By viewing it in cultural lens,one has to see it according to the culture of that organization.We even have to immerse ourselves in it to appreciate and understand where different people come from.Based from experience,I really think that going,participating and joining in an org's events is one of the crucial factors for understanding cultures whether an org or something else.For this week,I participated in the activities and events of my orgs particularly my home org,Actm.Actm(Associations for Communications Technology Management) is the home organization of Comtech students.Its core competency is Integrated Marketing Communications.As a member of this org,I oblige myself to learn more about my org and its competency,become more exposed in its activities and active in all its events as much as possible to make up for not being active during my freshman year.So,what were these amazing events I have attended this week?I attended 3 for now and these events were Tambay Week,Alumni Exchange and the Panorama IMC seminar.Without further ado,let's keep the dice rolling and get this started with! :)
The first event,Tambay Week,is a week devoted to the members of Actm so they can have a chance to bond with other Actm-ers.This event would help in fostering camaraderie through a series of games and activities.One game I joined is Jenga where you will form a pile of blocks and the participants would roll a dice.After rolling the dice,the person gets a chance of taking one pile based on the dice's color,without making the rest fall.If the pile falls while taking one block,then it's a game over!I also played monopoly and in order to win,one has to form 3 sets of properties and there has to be 3 in each set.I had a hard time when I first played and I felt really touched when the other participants even volunteered in helping me understand the game.At least,even though I was having a hard time,I managed to build a set and almost win the game.One even noted that I was "sneaky" since I was silently building my set and almost on the brink of winning the game with the others barely noticing it!:)If I wouldn't be playing these games,I would be conversing happily with my other orgmates and blockmates or be alone silently resting and reading a book.I learned significant pieces of advice from senior orgmates just by talking to them.I curiously watched other people play Xbox video games both in Actm in Meco(home org of Management Economics majors) since the latter had a Tambay Week too.These activities were the bridge that helped me in making good rapport to establish a meaningful connection.I also felt comfortable bonding with them in the process.
The second event I participated in was the Alumni Exchange where a group of Comtech students would meet a corresponding alumnus.This gives the students a chance to see what the careers and jobs of a Comtech graduate are and be under the apprenticeship and tutelage of their alumni.The alumnus would also assign a task after giving the students a guided tour.It also prepares them for a life beyond Communications,IT and Marketing.The participants were to be led by a volunteer/chaperone.The volunteers have a greater responsibility because they have to contact and coordinate with their alumnus and participants.I was assigned as a volunteer but I missed this chance of being one because I was busy with my studies so I just became a participant and I actually discovered that I'm not yet prepared for that responsibility so I felt I was on the right track! :D Anyway,our alumnae was Ms. Esme Fong.She works at Chevron in Makati City.We got meet her workmates,listen to her and her colleagues' talk,eat and converse along the way.We got to meet other people in her workplace.After which,our task was to join them in their "stretch break".We stretched for a couple of minutes then we answered an evaluation form to give our feedback.We finally thanked Ms Esme for giving us her time since we learned about so many things about Chevron and its jobs which are centered on IT.
Finally,I joined the Panorama IMC Seminar which allowed me to be familiarized about advertising,effective IMC and digital marketing.It was to be led by 3 speakers namely Mr Nate Dy-Liaco of Publicis Manila,Mr Efi De Castro of Century Pacific and Mr Carlo Ople of TV5.They all gave wonderful talks and this helped me gain more knowledge about IMC.Because of that,I'm beginning to like my course and I hope to gain more wisdom,understanding and insights about IMC aside from knowledge.Good thing,I took down notes and listened attentively despite the distractions.We had a break for a short while to eat and mingle with other people.The pieces of advice they shared will guide along the way as I discover more and more about it.And this was also open to other universities like La Salle,UST and UP.So,one of the things I learned from the speakers altogether was knowing your consumer and their interests,learning something new each day,reinventing yourself,being curious,developing your skills and competencies(but give more priority to your competency).I also received happily my certificate of attendance for successfully being a part of it.We had a picture taking after the talks and I believed everyone went home with a smile in their faces since it was really great and I learned a lot.
So,joining an event in your org is really a great chance in discovering its culture through cultural lens.Orgs help you develop a balanced and well-rounded life outside the classroom.Orgs balances theories and concepts learned in class with experience and practice in their activities.It's a great opportunity for developing your skills and talents,meeting new friends,knowing how your career or job will be and developing the skill of seeing things through your cultural lens.Cultural lens (for me) is looking at another's culture with fresh eyes and allowing yourself to be discreetly assimilated by it without losing your identity but discovering more of yourself in the process.Why? Because,you get to know their traits,behaviors,beliefs,values and so many things.As I immerse myself in more events in Actm and my other orgs,I will learn a lot about their culture and this will help me understand cultural diversities and differences more importantly,their organizational life/lifestyle!Of course,I have to expose myself in more of its activities and events as well as being more active in it so I can make the most of my experiences in Actm and the rest of my orgs along with my blockmates and orgmates! :D
ADMG! :D
The first event,Tambay Week,is a week devoted to the members of Actm so they can have a chance to bond with other Actm-ers.This event would help in fostering camaraderie through a series of games and activities.One game I joined is Jenga where you will form a pile of blocks and the participants would roll a dice.After rolling the dice,the person gets a chance of taking one pile based on the dice's color,without making the rest fall.If the pile falls while taking one block,then it's a game over!I also played monopoly and in order to win,one has to form 3 sets of properties and there has to be 3 in each set.I had a hard time when I first played and I felt really touched when the other participants even volunteered in helping me understand the game.At least,even though I was having a hard time,I managed to build a set and almost win the game.One even noted that I was "sneaky" since I was silently building my set and almost on the brink of winning the game with the others barely noticing it!:)If I wouldn't be playing these games,I would be conversing happily with my other orgmates and blockmates or be alone silently resting and reading a book.I learned significant pieces of advice from senior orgmates just by talking to them.I curiously watched other people play Xbox video games both in Actm in Meco(home org of Management Economics majors) since the latter had a Tambay Week too.These activities were the bridge that helped me in making good rapport to establish a meaningful connection.I also felt comfortable bonding with them in the process.
The second event I participated in was the Alumni Exchange where a group of Comtech students would meet a corresponding alumnus.This gives the students a chance to see what the careers and jobs of a Comtech graduate are and be under the apprenticeship and tutelage of their alumni.The alumnus would also assign a task after giving the students a guided tour.It also prepares them for a life beyond Communications,IT and Marketing.The participants were to be led by a volunteer/chaperone.The volunteers have a greater responsibility because they have to contact and coordinate with their alumnus and participants.I was assigned as a volunteer but I missed this chance of being one because I was busy with my studies so I just became a participant and I actually discovered that I'm not yet prepared for that responsibility so I felt I was on the right track! :D Anyway,our alumnae was Ms. Esme Fong.She works at Chevron in Makati City.We got meet her workmates,listen to her and her colleagues' talk,eat and converse along the way.We got to meet other people in her workplace.After which,our task was to join them in their "stretch break".We stretched for a couple of minutes then we answered an evaluation form to give our feedback.We finally thanked Ms Esme for giving us her time since we learned about so many things about Chevron and its jobs which are centered on IT.
Finally,I joined the Panorama IMC Seminar which allowed me to be familiarized about advertising,effective IMC and digital marketing.It was to be led by 3 speakers namely Mr Nate Dy-Liaco of Publicis Manila,Mr Efi De Castro of Century Pacific and Mr Carlo Ople of TV5.They all gave wonderful talks and this helped me gain more knowledge about IMC.Because of that,I'm beginning to like my course and I hope to gain more wisdom,understanding and insights about IMC aside from knowledge.Good thing,I took down notes and listened attentively despite the distractions.We had a break for a short while to eat and mingle with other people.The pieces of advice they shared will guide along the way as I discover more and more about it.And this was also open to other universities like La Salle,UST and UP.So,one of the things I learned from the speakers altogether was knowing your consumer and their interests,learning something new each day,reinventing yourself,being curious,developing your skills and competencies(but give more priority to your competency).I also received happily my certificate of attendance for successfully being a part of it.We had a picture taking after the talks and I believed everyone went home with a smile in their faces since it was really great and I learned a lot.
So,joining an event in your org is really a great chance in discovering its culture through cultural lens.Orgs help you develop a balanced and well-rounded life outside the classroom.Orgs balances theories and concepts learned in class with experience and practice in their activities.It's a great opportunity for developing your skills and talents,meeting new friends,knowing how your career or job will be and developing the skill of seeing things through your cultural lens.Cultural lens (for me) is looking at another's culture with fresh eyes and allowing yourself to be discreetly assimilated by it without losing your identity but discovering more of yourself in the process.Why? Because,you get to know their traits,behaviors,beliefs,values and so many things.As I immerse myself in more events in Actm and my other orgs,I will learn a lot about their culture and this will help me understand cultural diversities and differences more importantly,their organizational life/lifestyle!Of course,I have to expose myself in more of its activities and events as well as being more active in it so I can make the most of my experiences in Actm and the rest of my orgs along with my blockmates and orgmates! :D
ADMG! :D
Saturday, September 3, 2011
How I'm defined as an Atenean student through Structuration
I've been an Atenean for 2 years now and I have 2 years left before I graduate.I can say that what has been defining me as an Atenean are not only its culture,activities,lifestyle and values but also its rules and regulations even its resources,perhaps.By browsing through the student handbook of Ateneo,I have become more aware of what has been shaping me as an Atenean student and what will also shape me in the future as well.This I have experienced in my 2-year stay in the Ateneo and will be experiencing it for 2 years more.These rules have helped me in my formation,morality and conduct.I took note of the messages of VP John Vergara,Sir Eduardo Calasanz from the ADAA and Sir Rene San Andres from the ADSA.There messages have inspired me to read the handbook,hehe! :D But more importantly,to understand what it means to be an Atenean by heart,mind and soul.Based on what they said,I learned from the rules laid out in the handbook that they're meant to help in forming one's character so he or she can become men and women for others,serve for the greater glory of God and for the greater service of mankind.Although the rules can stifle our freedom sometimes,by following it wholeheartedly,we can use that freedom in exploring the available opportunities for our personal growth and development.These also help us in growing to our full potential.So,after sharing what these rules can do in one's life,what are these rules that have developed me as a person and a student of the Ateneo way along with its resources?Let me name some of them to get this started with. :D
One regulation that I am already applying is the consulting of professors,guidance counselors and campus ministers.By doing so,these people can mentor me and "take me along" so I can gain wisdom,understanding and knowledge about my subjects and daily life as well.They have guided me intellectually, morally, emotionally,physically and spiritually.Because of this,I became more open to learning,expanding my curiosity as a result.I am normally a curious and inquisitive person who loves to learn.With their guidance and patience,I have become wiser as an Atenean student and will become wiser as I immerse myself with these helpful people.
I also got to understand the importance of wearing my ID.By wearing it,you identify yourself as an Atenean and a student in the campus.It is used to separate the students from the strangers.Speaking about strangers,this rule is very helpful because you would be able to easily identify strangers who don't wear IDs and would want to even hold-up students within the campus.Our IDs also prevent us from getting caught by guards and taking note of these would lead to major offenses.It is also helpful in getting the privilege to enter the Rizal Library (and other facilities) and borrow books from it as well.
I can consider the Rizal Library as a resource that helped me as well.It has helped in my quest for knowledge and understanding.It has helped a lot in my researches too.I want to be a well-read Atenean like Jose Rizal so this resource is an opportunity for me to explore the fun of learning and excitement in immersing myself there.I can also use it as a rest place whenever I need to take a nap for a while before my next subject to gain strength and energy.
These are some of the rules and resources that I have already went through as a student of Ateneo.It is my job as an Atenean to become well-advised with more of its rules and regulations along with its resources so I can venture out more avenues for my learning.I have yet to understand too its long-lasting implications that will help me survive and enjoy my stay in ADMU especially that I have 2 years left.By reading my handbook,following them will be second nature to me and the "expected behavior" of a true Atenean will arise slowly but surely.After all,the handbook is a primer that I need to cultivate my values,skills,character,intellect,potential and faith for the "greater glory of God and the greater service of others"! :D
ADMG! =D
One regulation that I am already applying is the consulting of professors,guidance counselors and campus ministers.By doing so,these people can mentor me and "take me along" so I can gain wisdom,understanding and knowledge about my subjects and daily life as well.They have guided me intellectually, morally, emotionally,physically and spiritually.Because of this,I became more open to learning,expanding my curiosity as a result.I am normally a curious and inquisitive person who loves to learn.With their guidance and patience,I have become wiser as an Atenean student and will become wiser as I immerse myself with these helpful people.
I also got to understand the importance of wearing my ID.By wearing it,you identify yourself as an Atenean and a student in the campus.It is used to separate the students from the strangers.Speaking about strangers,this rule is very helpful because you would be able to easily identify strangers who don't wear IDs and would want to even hold-up students within the campus.Our IDs also prevent us from getting caught by guards and taking note of these would lead to major offenses.It is also helpful in getting the privilege to enter the Rizal Library (and other facilities) and borrow books from it as well.
I can consider the Rizal Library as a resource that helped me as well.It has helped in my quest for knowledge and understanding.It has helped a lot in my researches too.I want to be a well-read Atenean like Jose Rizal so this resource is an opportunity for me to explore the fun of learning and excitement in immersing myself there.I can also use it as a rest place whenever I need to take a nap for a while before my next subject to gain strength and energy.
These are some of the rules and resources that I have already went through as a student of Ateneo.It is my job as an Atenean to become well-advised with more of its rules and regulations along with its resources so I can venture out more avenues for my learning.I have yet to understand too its long-lasting implications that will help me survive and enjoy my stay in ADMU especially that I have 2 years left.By reading my handbook,following them will be second nature to me and the "expected behavior" of a true Atenean will arise slowly but surely.After all,the handbook is a primer that I need to cultivate my values,skills,character,intellect,potential and faith for the "greater glory of God and the greater service of others"! :D
ADMG! =D
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