Class Reflection

This class has been really beneficial to me this semester. I have been able to be exposed to a greater variety of media content and instead of merely viewing or reading the content, I have learned how to more critically analyze the content. This skill is something I can and will use in the future whenever I am exposed to media, no matter where I go. It also has shown me the importance of how we must show our kids what it is like to be critical to media. Since technology is increasing so rapidly, it is important that we as students teach our children one day to realize that media is not always the truth. The class has given me an idea of what it is like to be a media writer/editor and how I must really think about the implications of my content before releasing it publicly. It has also shown me what stereotypes to look for in media content, both my own and other media content, and how those stereotypes can be reduced. Lastly, this class has allowed me to develop a blog which is something I have never done before. It has been really fun to create this blog and reflect on the class. Overall, the lessons I have learned in this class will benefit me not only in my career but in my every day life and allow me to be more ethical and responsible when portraying others in the media.