21st Century Learning and its Impact on Individuals by: Aldrich Pesirla

We live in an age where convenience comes in the form of a click. Knowledge can be accessed right through our fingertips. In line with this, opportunities present themselves for discovery. With current technology, brings current media. Information can be spread in an instant. And along with its remarkably vast-covering scope, is how rapidly it is delivered.

          As a 21^st century learner, being exposed to these advances have granted me ease in exploring the Internet and various forms of media. Aside from knowing how to operate the devices that grant this exchange, it also equips me with the knowledge of the urgency of always double-checking the stories and so called facts being fed through these sites. Knowing how people who are accustomed to their fast-paced lifestyles have a tendency to cling to convenience, reassessing the information we are fed is simply a step overlooked.

          This class has reminded me of the power of media and how vital information can be. It is the driving force behind change, the catalyst behind a revolution. If not delivered properly, misleading information can wrong some rights and pave way for a greater injustice- one that favors who controls which truth they want to uphold.

          In times of overwhelming floods of information, there is no excuse to remain ignorant. This gift of convenience has unfortunately been corrupted with its curse. It can easily be manipulated and has for long been a platform that amplifies our best and worst parts. While it can update citizens on the current events and urge them to partake in the social and political activities in their country, it also has been a medium where small-scale and large-scale attacks are dealt with. Small-scale as in cases of personal attacks such as cyber-bullying and harassment, while there are large-scale attacks such as misinformation or what we commonly identify with as “fake news.”

          In sum, times are changing, and this demands that we perform the measures necessary to adapt to them. Double checking the things we come across is a must. Now that we have the tools to uncover the truth, it is our moral responsibility to uphold it. With this knowledge, we’d have a better sense of self and society.