In this digital era that we have today, it can be seen that media is very powerful. Powerful in the sense that it can be used easily and information can process in a matter of seconds. Unfortunately, the power of media is used in various heinous crimes. Right now, I will be reiterating things where the power of media and information can be seen as a negative and positive effect.

Bullies have used the internet to easily spread information regarding on the people they hate. That is what happened to the bully-turned-bullied, Robert Blair Carabuena, which our group reported. Carabuena was caught red handed when he was seen fighting and hurting physically a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) enforcer. In an unfortunate turn of events, instead being the one being sympathized by the masses, Carabuena was the one bullied by the netizens. Some even called him “pig”, others also suggested that he should die.

The media is indeed a very useful platform however, if people will keep using it negatively then the social justice online would not be achieved. Let us use media to inform, influence, and connect.

Inform the people on the world wide web. Educate and let us not be contained with the things we see online, this may be propaganda and not be able to reflect the truth. As a media and information literate, let us try to inform to others what we already know and be educated as to what we still have no idea of.

Influence, if for a fact you know what you are telling is true. Let us reach out to others. Influencing people in this digital era is much easier now than before.

If there is something that the media has been used for, for a long time now, it is to connect. Communication has been made easier with the use of social media. From the older times, media has been used to reconnect with long lost relatives. We have seen a whole lot of variety shows that caters this kind of drama. Nowadays, Facebook, Twitter has been used to find missing dogs, wallets, and still relatives that has been lost.

Media is powerful. Let us use this power to inform, influence, and connect. As a social media user, let us be responsible of our own actions, the things or opinions we post on the world wide web.

What I did:

In order to be able to finish the output quickly, we decided to divide the jobs. I was the one assigned to write, compile, and organize what was needed to be seen in the presentation. My tasks includes knowing what information literacy is and why it is important. I did my job using Word and e-mailed the file upon finishing it to our video editor, Matthew. I believe that I have done a good job in doing the assigned task for me.

What I enjoyed:

While doing the presentation, I enjoyed compiling the the data that was needed. I love exploring internet and learning new things through it. Searching the information was fun, everyday I discover brand new knowledge.

What I found difficult:

As we, the group, were brainstorming about the topic, I immediately said that I am not that good in editing. I think it will be difficult if no one in the group can edit. Luckily, Matthew is good at it. Due to this reason, I think we were able to produce a quality output. It will be very easy to have someone who has a broad knowledge about editing, nothing will be difficult if you have a member with the said characteristic.

What really worked:

Using e-mail as the primary connection to each other is what worked for our group. It became very easy sending information using yahoo and google. It is something that I will definitely recommend to other groups and will use more for the upcoming tasks.

Next time:

I think the tasks should be divided equally next time. Cooperation is the key in doing group works. The group should have more cooperation and will lend an ear to each of the opinions one is saying.

Cyberbullying is a very relevant topic, with that, our group decided to create a poster related to it.  We brainstormed what we should and what we can put to create an output that can be very easy to understand for the audience.

Citations for the pictures are the following:
 
 https://avopix.com/go/premium-photo/316920116-shutterstock-male-fist-comes-from-the-laptop-screen
 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.switched.com/media/2010/06/cellpunch.jpg 

                We have all experienced bullying at some points of our life.  Bullies hurt their victims either physically or verbally.  They choose to tease and humiliate people who they think is weak and will not fight back.  Aside from teasing and humiliating, they hurt their victims physically by punching and kicking them.

                As we were exposed to the digital era, bullies have expanded their horizons.  Modern technology helped them to hurt someone’s feelings through the screen.  Bullies have used this platform to spread hate, they even do this anonymously at times.  It is hard to escape the hate if they are already around you.  Everyone has mobile phones and in a simple click, one can be harassed, be taunted, and be embarrassed. 

                As a social networking site user, I think we should be responsible enough to report a post that is intended to hurt someone.  Let us always remember that there is someone behind the screen, there is someone out there that is being harmed and wounded seeing all these things that is pointed to her, seeing all these hate that he/she does not even deserve.

                Always keep in mind that if ever you see hate online, report the post and the user immediately.  Let us always keep the social networking platforms a safe place for everyone and anyone, any day and in any way.

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