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The Beginning
As early as year 2000, I was brought to the world and introduced to technology. This is the first ever media that I have been exposed to. Through ultrasound, from the little echoes it was converted to a picture of an infant. My family and relatives were able to see my development inside my mother's womb. -
Exposure to Ultrasound Machine/Apparatus
It is considered as high-frequency waves wherein it bounced off tissues by using special devices. Ultrasound is widely used to examine a fetus or check the progress during pregnancy. Even before, it is a big help for every mothers out there and it make a difference towards the growth of the baby. Today, it is still widely used by professionals in medicine and agents of health institutes. -
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Pre-Industrial Age (2500 BCE – 2600 BCE)
Pre-Industrial is a period before there were machines and tools in order to make the work easier and help in performing such tasks. It is defined as the time before industrialization. The only source for livelihood is the natural settings and the society has limited production. The creativity and innovative practices of the people living in this era are vital and it a huge part of history. Some examples of media used are famous carve paintings, paper mills, and advanced attributes of metal. -
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Toddler
Specifically, I grew up around people taking precious photographs and which symbolizes priceless moments that will be treasured forever. When I browse into old photos, I saw how I was raised, the time when I cried, run, or even walk for the first time. These kind of special moments will last for a lifetime. -
Film Camera
This is a kind of optical instrument for recording and capturing images and motion pictures. It is projected and fitted with a lens and shutter through the subject onto a surface. It has a plastic or metal case that is completely light-tight to protect the film. Different models of camera has emerged and from polaroids, films, tapes, it developed into dslr or professional cameras wherein transferring of data is easier and can be accessible. It also comes with instruments like tripod, wires, etc. -
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Second Stage
At the age of 2, I began watching various segments and child-friendly network systems. I learn how to interact and witness different people and how they cope up with the viewers. Also, I'm at my happiest when I watch TV. -
Television
Television is one of the most important inventions of the twentieth century. It is an electronic system used for transmitting moving images with the presence of visible light rays and sound waves. It is considered as the best source of education, entertainment and lifestyle. The world seems to have become small because of television. -
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Industrial Age (1700s-1930s)
The revolution originally took place in North America. In this era, animals are getting replaced by machines. Industrialization marked a shift to powered, special-purpose machinery, factories and mass production. The iron, textile, and development of steam engines played central roles which also improved the means of transportation, communication and even banking systems. -
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Third Year
I remember that I would wake up early every morning just to hear my favorite news and songs playing on the radio. By this time, I learn how to dance gracefully and sing along with my own lyrics. I develop my talent in dancing by simply listening to catchy music and I started to groove until I become exhausted. I believe it is my way to express freedom and excitement. -
Radio
Along with television, radio is a kind of technology which carry information and used for communication. However, it only transmit sounds and covered with antennas in order to have a systematic frequency and signal. The resonance of tuned circuits in radios allows individual stations to be selected. Back then, it is a primary source of updates and current news all over the globe. Radio, nowadays are mostly used in vehicles and gadgets. -
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The Fourth
When I first known the alphabets, numbers and simple words, I began loving and reading books. I learned so much wisdom, in-depth understanding and knowledge upon reading books. This also helped me practice my ability in learning how to read and write. I always bring books wherever I go to keep me company. -
Books
A bound set of pages usually written or a printed work. It contains information, data, stories, poetry, fantasy, and other more genres presented with covers and images for entertainment. Story books are very popular among children. It adopt moral lessons and enhance the skills of an individual. -
Brick Games
Brick games are very small, portable devices for playing interactive electronic games, often miniaturized versions of video games. It is essentially a LCD-based Tetris, but usually had a few simple games style. Brick Game was popular following the success of many Tetris variations. Back then, it remained as a popular electronic game as an affordable alternative in the market. Today, the Brick Game has become significantly rarer in toy stores. -
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The Fifth
One of my favorite past time during my childhood years is sitting under the shade of a tree while playing my Nintendo. My cousins influenced me to try playing this game and in a snap, I had so much fun exploring it. I developed some techniques when it comes to putting the right order of shapes and I became better in building puzzles too because they are both similar with each other. -
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Electronic Age (1930s-1980s)
The best way to understand any current innovation is to study the initial invention. This is where telegraph, radio communication, photography, and visual imagery began to captured in time. It somehow measures the speed and connection of information using transistors and flow of current. It is an era of instant communication and static influential breakthrough. -
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Age of 8
Before, my source of entertainment includes television and toys. Now, as the technology arises, cellphone is used. Cellphone is my most favorite media. I consider it as my buddy because it is present every time. At the age of 8, I receive my first ever cellular phone. I used it for many purposes and I can’t deny the fact that I can’t survive a day without my phone. -
Mobile Phones
A cellphone is a portable wireless handy device that allow users to make calls and text messages to important people. The earliest generation of mobile phones could only make and receive calls. The mobile phones of today’s generation is packed with many additional and new features such as web browsers, settings, games, camera, sound recorders, memo, alarms and even navigational systems. -
Desktop Computers
This is a personal monitor and portable component by which it is meant to stay at one exact location. Computer is a newly addition on source of information and entertainment. The model of computers are thick and heavy while the modern ones are flat-panel display. At home, it is interconnected and resources can be shared on the network. -
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Information Age (1900s-2000s)
Best known for Digital Age or New Media Age. It is a period of human history characterized by the shift from traditional industry. It typically explains the age of modernization and wherein different medias from past to present combined together to produce a visionary goal and opportunities. -
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Tenth Year
Aside from cellphones, desktop computers have a great impact in my life especially in my studies. With just one click, I am able to gather information about a certain thing. It can expand my worldview and it’s like an instant device where you can surf anything. I used to play mini games like minesweeper and enter random numbers on calculator. These simple things made up my best childhood years. -
Social Media Sites
Social Networking Sites or commonly known as Social Media is the collective of online communications channels dedicated to community-based input, interaction, content-sharing and collaboration. It allows users broadcast feelings and designed to create networking services. These includes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Google, Yahoo, LinkedIn, Reddit, and a lot more. -
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Teenage Years
As I grow up, I was exposed to many things including the Internet and Social Media. Communication became easier through social media because it enables you to interact with people around the globe and establish a good relationship and connection. It is an online platform to voice out awareness, share captured moments instantly, and improve social ties. I’m one of the million people who is fascinated with social media and it also has some disadvantages -
Laptops
A laptop is a computer designed for portability. When laptop started to dominate the world of media, only few people are left using the computers. Laptop consume low power and usually comes with displays that use thin-screen technology. It has more capabilities compared to desktop computers. -
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Road to Adulthood
However, today’s digital media landscape also offers new possibilities to map media exposure by means of passive measurement. When I finally got the chance to own a laptop, I’m really grateful because I can bring it with me anywhere. I can access and connect to different places with my laptop. Laptops have benefits such as there are more options for writing and editing and it will be more efficient for students like me. -
Iphone 8
Iphones are smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. Phone comes preloaded with a suite of media management software and communications software. The first iPhone was released in June, 2007 and an updated version has been released roughly every year since then. It is a type of minimalist design device. -
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The New Generation
The Iphone 8 is quite expensive among other smartphones. It is a home built with advanced features and technology. I always dreamed to have an Iphone. When I was first introduced to it, I literally fell in love. It brings you towards a natural and fast ecosystem. It empowers the gold standard of this generation and has tons of potential that works simultaneously.
