Why should we follow news?

Being updated on every news gives us some knowledge on every topic. It’s better to know something instead of sitting like a fool in front of friends/colleagues. Knowing a point or so of the topic makes us to understand and build the conversation. It makes the best source during tea time chat.

What is the purpose of knowing the news?

Mainly to inform the public about events that are around them and may affect them. Often news is for entertainment purposes too; to provide a distraction of information about other places people are unable to get to or have little influence over. News can make people feel connected too.

What are 3 purposes for why media is created?

Task 1: Match the Images! There are 10 print media images presented to you below, your job is to find out what is the purpose of each media (persuade, inform or entertain).

What are the benefits of media?

The Pros of Mass Media

• It Can Keep Us Connected.
• It Can Spur Business.
• It Can Spread Art and Culture.
• It Can Give Voice to the Voiceless.
• It Can Empower the Already Powerful.
• It Can Be Used for Disinformation and Hate.
• It Can Homogenize Culture.
• It Can Overtake Personal Connections.

What are benefits of media?

Via media, children gain access to significant educational, creative, artistic, communication, and recreational opportunities that they would not otherwise have. For example, access to online books, pictures, blogs, documentary films and music enables kids to learn about different cultures around the world.

What are the advantages of media to society?

The positive effects of social media are the ability to find needy children and families easier. There are many official websites and social groups you can join in your local community or in any other country across the world that promote donations and other essential activities that can make you proud of yourself.

Why is it important to keep up with the news?

Of course this is all important, but it is also extremely important to focus on local issues. This is where you are living and they are the issues that are most closely related to you, whether you believe it or not. Keeping up with the news is important because of the issues that are present in this day in age.

Why is it important to realize what is going on Today?

It is important to realize what is going on in any part of the world because, believe it or not, this still affects us. Mass shootings, political wars, and more make us feel something inside of us. News opens our eyes to the horrors in the world but also the good that is happening in the world.

Why is it important to stay up to date with current events?

It is important to stay up to date with current events so you can be an informed citizen. Learning about the news opens up your mind to everything that is happening. You can find out about how different somebody’s life is compared to yours in another part of your state, country, or world.

Why do we need news channel 6?

News channels allow us to stay up to date on local and national news. If you don’t want a biased source of media, which is perfectly fine to look at (I enjoy watching FOX News even though I know it is conservatively biased), then channel six is a good option on how to learn about the news.