Types of Media
A network that connects millions of people worldwide. It provides a vast amount of information on various topics that people can search for.
What is the INTERNET?
People use media when they're bored so they can feel __________. (Hints: Amused, distracted)
What is ENTERTAINED?
Shared ideas, activities, languages, social expressions (food, music, clothes, etc.) amongst members of a group that makes it different from another group. It is often part of our self-image. (Hint: Think about your family background)
What is CULTURE?
A Nike advertisement showing a famous athlete wearing their shoes is an advertisement for ______.
(Hint: Exercise keeps you in good shape, or _______).
If you want to feel good, you should choose to engage with media that is ______.
What is SOCIAL MEDIA?
If someone has a trip coming up, they may use media to look up the area they're visiting or research things to do there. Planning ahead may help one feel _______ about taking a fun trip. (Hint: Enthusiastic)
What is EXCITED?
Tactics used in the media to shape messages sent out so that they attract a specific group of people who share individual or cultural interests, beliefs and practices. (Hint: Aimed, directed)
What is TARGETTING?
The TV show that uses a local bar as the hangout spot for the main characters is sending a positive message about _____________.
What is ALCOHOL/DRINKING?
What is SCREEN TIME?
What is TELEVISION?
What is COPING?
This group may be subject to being targeted more often by media messages. (Hint: Age demographic)
What is CHILDREN/TEENAGERS OR THE ELDERY?
Many TV shows/movies include characters who smoke weed or use party drugs. Euphoria and Project X are some examples. This promotes ________.
What is TALK/DISCUSS?
Two-part Questions/Answer:
Writing/photos printed on paper that is published daily/weekly. Includes information and opinions about current events in one's city, state, or country.
Writing/photos published a certain number of times per year. Typically focus on a specific area of current events.
What is a NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE?
People often use media to look up facts, information, or other resources to help them solve a problem or investigate an issue. (Hint: Seeking information)
What is RESEARCH?
Some messages are ______ and show behaviors that are good for us; Others do not accurately show what is healthy or socially acceptable for us and therefore are negative. (Hint: Opposite)
What is POSITIVE?
The purpose of a commercial that shows someone in jail behind bars, but the bars are cigarettes.
What is ANTI-SMOKING?
Influencers on social media often depict a life that isn't _______.
What is REALISTIC/RATIONAL?
An electronic game in which people playing control outcomes. There are typically specific goals/objectives to achieve. May be interactive.
What are VIDEO GAMES?
People using media may filter their interactions online so that they are only engaging with content related to their likes, interests, values, and beliefs. (Hint: A sense of self; Who you are)
What is IDENTITY?
If we believe inaccurate media messages, we may adopt ideas and behaviors that put our ______ at risk.
What is HEALTH/WELLBEING?
Popular food chains use celebrities, like McDonald's used Travis Scott, to promote ______. (Hint: The category of food served here)
What is FAST FOOD?
**DOUBLE POINTS** What can you do to use media in a healthy way, so that you aren't being exposed to messages you don't want to consume?
Delete certain apps, unfollow/block accounts, block certain content (choose "I'm not interested" to filter posts), etc.