Lesson 9 in MIL: Advantages and Disadvantages of Media
To an individual:
Advantages
• Convenience of accessing
and assessing information.
• It builds and enhances
professional networks.
• It strengthens
communication.
• It can also be in a form of
leisure.
In Education:
Advantages
• Can improve the quality of
education using different
media platforms.
• It motivates people to
learn.
• It makes teaching easier for
educators.
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Disadvantages
• Might lure people to abuse and
misuse their skills when
accessing the Internet.
• It can entice people to illegally
download and share copyrighted
materials.
• Mis redirected messages through
text or e-mail might strain
relationships.
• Distraction from more important
tasks
Disadvantages
• Can tempt online shoppers to
spend too much on children
playthings.
• Learning how to operate or
assemble a new gadget may take
long and difficult for someone
who is not adept with
technology.
In Politics:
Advantages
• Keeps the public informed
on political issues and
events.
• It educates the public about
politics.
• It allows ordinary citizens
to express their opinion on
certain political issues
using the web.
For the Economy:
Advantages
• Can promote tourism
which can provide
employment opportunities
and attract potential
investors.
• It can educate people who
are interested to try other
forms of investments and
look for business
opportunities.
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Disadvantages
• It can be used by some to
manipulate the news through
social media and use it for black
propaganda.
• It can cause panic or confusion
among citizens if false
information about political
instability are disseminated.
• It can incite to rebel against the
government and engage in
violent acts.
Disadvantages
• It can be a disadvantage to the
economy if wrongful use of
information is carried out.
• It can be used to take advantage
of the people who have
inadequate knowledge about
economic policies and programs.
In the Society:
Advantages Disadvantages
• Allows people with the • It can be a disadvantage to the
same interest to develop economy if wrongful use of
camaraderie and information is carried out.
interaction.
• It can be used to take advantage
• It encourages people to of the people who have
have more productive inadequate knowledge about
hobby. economic policies and programs.
• It updates people about the
latest fashion, lifestyle and
the like.
• It encourages people to
build support groups
engaging in various
advocacies.