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 ROLES OF MEDIA
IN A DEMOCRATIC
SOCIETY
 Definition
The role of the media is vital in generating a
democratic culture that extends beyond the
political system and becomes engrained in
the public consciousness over time.
Several roles in our democratic society

CHANNEL

It provides opportunities for people to

communicate, share ideas, speculate, tell stories,
and give information.

WATCHDOG
It exposes corrupt practices of the government and
private sector. Creating a space wherein governance is
challenged or scrutinized by the governed. It also
guarantee free and fair elections.
Several roles in our democratic society

RESOURCE CENTER
It acts as a gateway of information for the society's
consumption. Also, it becomes a keeper of memories
of the community, preserver of heritage and source of
academic knowledge.

ADVOCATE

Through its diverse sources of formats, it bridges the

gap of digital divide.
 Media act as a catalyst for democracy and
development, helping to make public participation
meaningful. If media is honest and committed in its
job, democracy is bound to function more efficiently
and the loopholes present in any democratic system
can certainly be plugged to the fullest satisfaction of
the people.
 On the contrary, if media is biased, corrupt and favors
only a particular party or few individuals, it can prove to be
very dangerous for the smooth functioning of democracy.
No one can become perfect and one can only strive to
become so. The same holds true for our media also.
Certainly, there is still a lot of scope for improvement by
which the media can rise upon the aspirations of the people
for which it is primarily meant.
ACTIVITY
WHAT WILL YOU DO
ACTIVITY 4.3 YOUR THOUGHTS COUNT
INSTRUCTION: Make a Cartoon analysis of the given illustration. Write your answer on
a 1 half crosswise.

What can you say about this?

WHAT WILL YOU DO
ACTIVITY 4.4 Your Internet Usage Matters
The human population was estimated to be 7.6 billion at the turn of the year, using an estimate 8.1 billion
devices cted to the Internet. In your notebook, try to answer the following:

1. How often do you us internet on any device/in any place?

2. Do any factor/s limit or event your use of the internet?
3. Can you enumere the different ways you have known on how to use the
internet?
4. Aside from the entertainment purposes, do you find a positive potential
on using the internet?
5. Explain briefly the concept of Internet of Things (IoT).
CONTINUE
 Mobile networks already deliver connectivity to a broad
range of devices, enabling the development of innovative
new services and applications. This new wave of
connectivity is going beyond tablets and laptops; to
connected cars and buildings; TVs and game consoles.
smart meters and traffic control; with the prospect of
intelligently connecting almost anything and anyone.
 INTERNET OF THINGS
(IoT)
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the use of
intelligently connected devices and systems to leverage
data gathered by embedded sensors and actuators in
machines and other physical objects.
Key Distinctive Features:

1. The Internet of Things can enable 2. Meeting the needs of customers

the next wave of life-enhancing may require global distribution
services across several fundamental models and consistent global
sectors of the economy. services.

3. The Internet of Things presents an

opportunity for new commercial
models to support mass global
deployments.
4. The majority of revenue will arise from the
provision of value-added services and mobile
operators are building new capabilities to
enable these new service areas.

5. Device and application behaviour

will place new and varying demands
on mobile networks.
A common understanding of the distinctive
nature of this nascent opportunity should help
hasten this development. This has believed to
be full blown in the next decade. The figure
depicts a Smart City.
The loT will also help widen access and
improve quality of edication and health
In education, mobile-enabled solutions will tailor
the learning process to each student's needs,
improving overall proficiency levels, while
linking virtual and physical classrooms to make
learning more convenient and accessible.
 Results

The Internet of Things promises to deliver a step change in

individuals' quality of life and enterprises' productivity. Through a
widely distributed, locally intelligent network of smart devices, the
IoT has the potential to enable extensions and enhancements to
fundamental services in transportation, logistics, security, utilities,
education, healthcare and other areas, while providing a new
ecosystem for application development.
In as much, information overload might the challenge
of the coming generation. As a empowered SHS
student, truly your role is enhanced your media and
information literacy in order for you to be secured in
this digital-driven world.
Thank you
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