Principles

The 5 Principles that stood out most to me.

1. Media mesagesaffect our decisions, preceptions, & pocketbook decisons
     Everyone thinks that they need the latest and greatest to keep up with their peers.  An example is when the new Iphones come out everone has to have the new one becasue the adds say it is better than the previous one.  It can be harmful to those with lots of money and those without who will go into debut.  I relate because I feel the pull to get the latest and greatest things.

2. Fatsy differs from relaity
       I always fantasise about what I would have if I could have it but being able see the reality of it is important.  I know that I can finish school and be a great teacher.  Fantasy for me is I dont have to take all these classes to reach my goal.

3. It is all about emotion
     If I feel strongly about something I will go into action and take care of the problem.  If I dont have a connection/emotion I could walk away from it without looking back.  Emotion is important to me if I feel the stress of a test I will work harder or study less depending on my emotion and needs.

4. Activists can create a better meida culture
     People who are willing to get out there and inform people will make the difference.  If I want people to know things I will tell them and be an activist for the cause.  Like going to college I am a huge activist and tell all kids to go to school.

5. Media education must precede media reform.
       I agree that people need to know about media and how to use it before we can change it to be used more often and for more things.  If we change it before everyone is onboard then we will loose a lot of people and they may not catch the boat. I know it took me a while to get on board but once I got on I got STUCK! :)
6. Media education should nobe left to Big Media.
       If we left media education to big companys then we would only be learning and hearing what they want us to know.  It is important for everyone to have a say in education.  I know if I wanted to tell people about what was going in the world of education the media better let me.