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A voice message to get you started!

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HOLA !! I am Sirach Gabriela C. Del Fierro, a STEM PRE EA student from Grade 11 Pacheco.

Today, I will tell you all about me!

Warning: I, Myself, and my life in general is normal but I hope you still tag along till’ the end!

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I was born on August 26, 2005, (making me a Virgo), thanks to my beloved parents, my dada, Roman Del Fierro, who’s a businessman, and my mama, Ainee Del Fierro, who’s a lawyer. I also have a younger brother, Gab, with whom I am very close.

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I was born in 2005, making me a member of Generation Z. In fact, my brother is also one! I remember growing up listening to Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande. I also watched a ton of television, and since I was a weird child, I loved watching Tagalog and cooking shows instead of cartoons. I enjoyed laughing at Ai-Ai Delas Alas’ movies and crying to "Way Back Home," starring Julia Montes and Kathryn Bernardo. I also watched a lot of Barney, Nickelodeon shows like "Sam and Cat", and movies like "Hannah Montana". I spent my summer binge-watching shows and also playing until 5 p.m. with my neighborhood friends. Although I enjoyed "bahay-bahayan" more than the popular Chinese garter, I still sweated and had multiple injuries because of playing. Back then, my parents still had keypad phones, and I even experienced those thick televisions, which makes me giggle when I remember how I broke one as a very adventurous child.  How I miss those days!

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When I was in fourth grade, I had the opportunity to study and live in Newcastle, Australia, where I saw life in a whole new light. I had so many wonderful experiences that I never imagined I could have, for which I am always grateful. I can truly say that my childhood was one for the books.

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To be honest, I am one of the most normal people that you will ever encounter. Ever since I was young, I did not really excel in anything, and up to this day, despite having multiple hobbies and interests, I have always just been mediocre in everything. But I think that it's what makes me stand out from everyone else—being "normal." I used to be insecure because I was not as academically smart as other kids, or because I could not dance or sing as well as my classmates, but as I grew older, I realized how this became a way for me to grow not just in one aspect but in multiple others. Being this way makes me work harder and try a lot of things that peak my interest. It makes me explore, which makes for experiences of a lifetime. This trait of mine also made me a deep thinker, making me act and think like an older person would—what my words could do or what my actions would bring and who they could impact. Thus, being normal isn’t bad after all, because through it, I get to be aware of my surroundings and the people around me, which makes me a better person every day.

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I am no William Kamkwamba or Luther King but I have a dream of being able to positively influence people, specifically, the youth, through my actions and words. I want to be able to experience a moment wherein a person looks at me and says “I want to be like her”, not by my physical appearance but the way I act towards others. And so, I always make sure to act with kindness and respect whoever I may encounter, not only for my personal happiness but also to tell a message that there is always a reason to do good even in the simplest of ways.

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Michael Jackson - Heal The World (Official Video)

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Even as a young child, my mama has always instilled in me many values, but the one that has always struck me is "To Do What Is Just and Right". This means being able to achieve my goals while also being aware of the circumstances and the people around me, being able to see injustices and acting up against them, and being able to simply choose and do what is right even in the face of unfortunate scenarios. Another is "Living Not Just For Myself but also for Others" or simply being compassionate, especially to those who need it the most. I stand by this by treating all people equally, no matter their appearance or social status. Thus, I believe that these values will help me live a fulfilling life.

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I dream of becoming a pilot. Honestly, if you asked me why, the simple answer would be that it looks cool. But truly, being a pilot is something that I’ve dreamt of since I was in the 7th grade, because apart from being able to travel to multiple places, I would be able to bring people closer to their loved ones, provide opportunities, and even provide experiences of a lifetime. This also explains why I chose to be in PRE EA to hopefully become an engineer, then proceed to flying school.

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The people who inspire me the most are my family. I have always been close to them, and I do everything with them all, not just for my personal success but also to make my parents and brother proud. I am lucky to have such supportive parents that provide me with everything that I need and even beyond it. I am grateful for my brother, who, despite being younger than me, gives me advice and comforts me, especially when I feel down because of my performance in school. More than them, my friends also inspire me, as they are the ones who tell me to slow down whenever I go too hard on myself and cheer me on even for the smallest achievements. Lastly, the less fortunate kids inspire me to become better so that I can help them and shed light on their paths.

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There are many things that bring me joy. I enjoy doing art-related activities, although I am not good at them. I like to make bracelets, diamond paint, and knit. I also play the ukulele, piano, guitar, and electric guitar. I also love to watch Korean dramas and fangirl over BTS. Oh! And the thing that I like doing the most is cooking, especially if it's for my family!

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I am passionate about writing. Although I am not the best or even very good at writing, I really enjoy putting my thoughts into words. I can say that it really helped me become a better person, especially during the peak of the pandemic, when my main source of venting was through journaling in notebooks or simply just typing on my phone.

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This is my jam!

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IV OF SPADES - Where Have You Been, My Disco? (Official Video)

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Of course, kaya pa! This is because my superpower would be being able to efficiently maximize my time. I know it may sound boring, but I am thankful to have such power, not only because it helps me in school but also in my life outside of it. I think I may have gotten this from my mama. She always taught me to get up early and be productive, and while I despised it as a child, I realized how important it was as I grew older.It's true what they say: "Time is gold." We don’t know what tomorrow will hold, so we should always do everything we can while also knowing when to take a rest to protect our mental and physical health.

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My Mama always tells me "Life is What You Make It". This saying has remained within me that has helped me to do my best in everything that I do - may it be in school, my hobbies or the way I treat those around me. I am not perfect but I wish to become a good person and live a fulfilling life.

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In the world, we can see differences, especially among classes. How we dress, how we talk, or even how we deal with situations. But one difference that is unacceptable for me but is immensely relevant in the Philippines is that those less fortunate do not have the same opportunities as those who are well off. Thus, I want to be able to fight for quality education for all because I believe that this is the key to helping those people lead a better life away from inequality and oppression.

Side Note: I love this song because it's catchy but at the same time holds a significant message especially for us, younger generation, to look at our reflections and see where we need to improve and change in order to also help those in need.

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Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror (Official Video)

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Lastly, I expect this subject to be challenging but also informative and fun at the same time. During the first day of orientation I can’t help but to be curious on how this subject will help me and my classmates for our college years to come and our lives not just as students or workers but also as men and women of society. With that, I am looking forward to this class!

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Hola Journal! This week was our first learning week, where we were introduced to media (its function, principles, forms, purposes, and context).

To be honest, I had a lot of fun learning about this topic, especially when we discussed it face-to-face. I got to do a lot of oral recitation, which means that I also got to share my thoughts on media.

I have always associated media with "social media," but during our discussion and the LA given, I saw its greater meaning and role in our lives. I saw how media is something that makes everything easier, both in a good and a bad way; it's easier to relay information, but it's also easier to twist that information, which could cause unfortunate circumstances. Thus, I am very scared of what media can bring, and so I am expecting to learn a lot from this class because I know that I will be able to use it in the near future.

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Which of the digital citizenship elements is most important or relevant to you?

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Hola Journal! For me, digital etiquette is the most important and relevant aspect, especially as a teenager who is constantly exposed to media.They say that we only live once, or that we should all have the freedom to do what we want. But, in such circumstances, we also have to think about whether it could harm us or the people around us. To maintain decency online, as well as in the real world, we must have the proper etiquette in order to do what is right and just, avoiding hurting not only ourselves but also those around us.For example, we know that we should always respect each other's privacy because if we didn't, we would put the other person's life on the line. Thus, I know that if I know and abide by the proper etiquette, I will be able to use technology efficiently and influence others to also do the same.

This week, we learned all about Digital Citizenship. In summary, it is just like state citizenship, it comes with rights to claim but also rules to follow as we live in a digital society.

When I pondered this, I realized that having the freedom to do whatever is not really the right thing to do in this day and age. Yes, we can do what we want, but we should first think about what it brings to us and those around us—this applies both in real life and social media situations.

Thus, this week, I saw how we, as users, have the responsibility to think before we click, not just for our own peace of mind but so that we refrain from creating misunderstandings or fights that would destroy societal peace.

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As a student, what do you think are the usual instances and reasons for your need of information? What tasks have you done in the past that required searching?

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Hola Journal! As a student, I am hungry for information every single day. Some of which are when I need help with small everyday things like cooking, I instantly look it up on the web, or I read or watch a video to gain information about things about which I am curious, especially in math or science subjects. Moreover, the tasks that I have done in the past that required searching information for the completion of these tasks are the given activities in school where I have to research information  or read about them first in order to answer them efficiently. Another example is that when I want to buy something, I usually research my options to ensure that what I am going to buy is worth it.

This week we learned all about Information Literacy. In summary, the quality and quantity of an information source may be based on its scope and depth and according to the branches of knowledge, types and formats of media, and the characteristics of the information being used.

Information literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning as it encourages and informs problem solving and critical thinking. Through it we can discover, use, and evaluate information to inform their decision making. For us, AdDU SHS students, relevant resources are used to provide high-quality assessments for our academic lives.

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Hola Journal! This week we discussed Media Effects and Principles. We talked about media's influence on politics and pop culture and thereby its audiences can be explained by the following theories:

AGENDA SETTING THEORY

PRIMING THEORY

FRAMING THEORY

CULTIVATION THEORY

DIFFUSION OF INNOVATION

At first, I was really curious on this topic because I know that media influences our lives in a lot of ways. Just like how the pictures we see on social media makes us want to be a certain kind of person, or how the news makes us build judgement on people.

Thus, I realized that although media, especially for us younger generations, is entertaining, but, we also have to be aware of what it may bring in our lives. And so, like what this subject aims to, we should educate ourselves on media usage so that we know how to handle it properly.

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Have you experienced correcting someone or being corrected by someone on fake news? How’s your relationship now? Share your experience.

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NEWS LITERACY : Being News Literate  | Journal #3

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NEWS LITERACY : Being News Literate  | Journal #3

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I have experienced both. First, I was in a situation where someone corrected me on fake news, and that was when I was in elementary and Junior High School where I told my classmates that there were no classes for the day. This spread out and caused many to not be in school or be late. After this, I was told to check my sources first and not just get the information from other people. Second, I have experienced correcting multiple people on fake news, like when I educated my house helpers that the COVID vaccines are safe and when I showed my parents the article from the Daily News Inquirer on the news that Leni Robredo was a politician of actions, proving that she was not "malamya" like the fake news. Thus, experiencing both sides where I was able to correct and got corrected, my relationship with the people who I did this to and the people who did this to me is very good - where I do not hold a grudge towards them or they don't hold a grudge towards me. This is because through them, I was first able to learn that we should all be aware of what's real or fake by checking our sources and that it is okay to educate people on fake news because, in the end, it is going to be for the greater good.

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Hola Journal! This week we learned all about media as a communication channel. This simply means that media is a medium to send a message to the audience. primarily, we discussed all about the communication process which we also did in our OCC subject. And so, in a way, we all had background knowledge when our teacher discussed this topic.

Another key point is that "The Medium is the Message" this means that the medium influences how the message is perceived. Moreover, media languages: codes and conventions were also touched where it is said that if media is the message itself then it needs a language to convey meaning. Lastly, we discussed all about semiotics and the three types of signifiers.

I have realized how media as a communication channel allows to deliver its messages to the right audience at the right time and in a manner that is most effective for them. Thus, in order to do effectively relay important messages in accurate circumstance we have to educated ourselves through class discussion and by doing our own research.

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Hola Journal!!! This week we learned all about conflict sensitive journalism. I think this is one of the lessons that was significant because we used it for our performance task 2A. Mainly we talked about the four tools which are the timeline, CSJ triangle, the actors map, and the onion. Learning these tools made me realize how information needs to be organized in order to deliver effective news to the audience especially if its through media. Hence, when doing the performance task, I was able to use the tips that our teacher taught us in school regarding the timeline and CSJ triangle.

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Making the World a Better Place | ADVERTISING LITERACY - Journal #4

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Making the World a Better Place | ADVERTISING LITERACY - Journal #4

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How will you use this knowledge (Advertising Literacy) to influence the world for good?

Hola Journal!! This week I learned all about advertising literacy. Of all the concepts like the commercial advertising and social marketing, I realized how advertising is very much relevant in our lives. In this way, it also greatly influences us; our decisions and actions. Thus, I can use this knowledge of mine to know what the advertising messages say, what they want us to do, and what they actually want to say.  With this, I can identify if the advertisement is good or bad that can not only aid me but those around me. All in all, being advertising literate enables me to become an efficient, responsible, and influential media user.

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Hola Journal!! This week we learned all about text information and media. This lesson has three parts. Primarily, the elements of photography which makes us better understand the POV of which we are looking at a picture. I learned that depending on the angle and the way the overall picture is taken, it influences how we understand the picture. Next, the text media language which made me understand all about visual texts. I learned that the font used and the way it is organized makes a difference on how the audiences understands the message. Lastly, we learned about visual text literacy and this skills importance in our lives. From all this, I pondered upon the visual aspect of media and how to also plays a big role on how audiences perceive the message. Thus, knowing all this enables us to become literate in using media for our endeavors.

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Hola Journal! This week we learned all about audio visual media. Primarily, we discussed all about cinematography which includes camera angles and movements, composition and framing, continuity, lighting and more. From this wide discussion I learned that what the audience can see and how they perceive the message from it comes greatly because of the cinematography. For example, if an actor’s emotions are focused then a close shot is used, but when the scene is focused on an environment then obviously, a wider shot is utilized.

Next, we talked about the audio production which includes the type of sound. From this, I learned how the sound can greatly affect the message of the scene. From example when a person stares at you, if a serene sound was used then the audience would think that there might be a past between the two of you. But, if a suspenseful music was used then the audience may perceive the person staring as someone dangerous. Thus, in order to convey the message effectively, we have to make sure to choose the right audio for it by doing trial and errors upon editing or planning/choosing the music even before filming.

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How will you apply what you've learned about intellectual property rights to ensure that you are respecting the rights of creators?

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 My Role in Navigating the Legal and Ethical Considerations in Media and Information | Journal #5

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 My Role in Navigating the Legal and Ethical Considerations in Media and Information | Journal #5

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I will apply what I have learned by knowing their importance in my life as a digital citizen. Through this I am able to take precautions but also voice out my ideas and creativity. Thus, through this lesson I am taught

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Entry Title: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility | Journal # 6

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Entry Title: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility | Journal # 6

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After completing the Go Viral and The Bad News Games, reflect on what you learned from it. Narrate your overall reflection on everything that you have realized from these games.

I have learned that there are a lot of things that we need to keep in mind as digital users. But, if you think about it these precaution actions and responsibilities all just tie down to the message that we all should be responsible and aware. Thus, this is what the subject has taught me and I am very grateful to have had this opportunity to learn this field.

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I have had so much fun creating this journal and I hope you also found it entertaining reading my entries. Without a doubt MIL has taught me a lot and although it is every challenging, it is my favorite subject this semester.

Until we meet again!:)

Sai,
With all the Love.