SMEDILI Module 3: Types of Media

Print media

A type of media that is considered as the oldest form of media that are in the form of physical printed materials.

Print media

books, newspapers, magazines, academic journals

Broadcast media

A type of media that uses audio-visuals to deliver content, and are tools for mass communication allowing wide-reaching audiences in real-time.

Broadcast media

radio, television, film

New media

Refers to digital forms of communication that is highly interactive and allows users to create and consume content; primarily the internet itself.

New media

websites, blogs, social media, streaming services

indigenous sources

These are traditional forms of communication that are passed down orally or through cultural practices

indigenous sources

Many indigenous communities use oral storytelling to preserve their history, laws, and values. These sources are not often written down but are incredibly rich in cultural significance.

Wang-Od

Who is the famous Kalinga tattoo artist, known as the oldest tattoo artist alive today.

Library

This place is a highly reliable source of information, offering access to a wide range of both physical and digital sources, including books, academic journals, and historical archives.

JSTOR

this place is a digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines

Project Muse

this is a non-profit online database of peer-reviewed academic journals and electronic books

Internet

This is the most widely accessible source of information today, offering virtually limitless array of content on any topic imaginable. However, its openness also makes it a significant source of misinformation.

Internet

Google, internet explorer, FireFox, etc.