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Week 9 of the class chronicles

 The class discussed about media convergence after watching a video from the LMS platform

Week 8 of the class chronicles

 Miss Berlinda checked all social media campaigns and took us through some differences between old and new media.

Week 7 of the class chronicles

 The class discussed about new media being a want or a need. Dulcie Boateng was also used as a case study at some point of the class.

INTERIM ASSESSMENT FOR THE CLASS CHRONICLES

 My First Dive into New Media: Lessons That Changed How I See the Digital World As a media student, this semester's Introduction to New Media class has been an absolute game-changer for me. Before this course, I was just scrolling through Instagram and TikTok like everyone else, mindlessly consuming content without really thinking about why things work the way they do online. But now? I feel like I've unlocked a whole new level of understanding about the digital world. In this post, I want to share my personal experience and reflect on three key things I've learnt that have genuinely impacted me. 1. How to Use Various New Media Platforms According to Their Preferences One of the biggest eye-openers was learning that not all social media platforms are the same, you can't just post the same content everywhere and expect it to land. Each platform has its own "vibe" and audience preferences. For instance, TikTok thrives on short, snappy, entertaining videos with t...

Week 5 of the class chronicles

The class began as Miss Berlinda addressed challenges with previous assignments. 

Week 4 of the class chronicles

Miss Berlinda Dentaa Oduro took the class on a journey about the characteristics of new media and some uses.