Introduction
In this lesson, you will discover how media has changed over time — from radios and newspapers to blogs, podcasts, and social media. We’ll explore how this change affects what we see, what we trust, and how different generations experience the digital world. By the end, you’ll feel more confident understanding how media works — and how to talk about it with others.
This is Luís. He’s 68 and remembers listening to music on vinyl records and waiting for the news on the radio every evening. Today, he reads articles on his phone and watches videos online — but sometimes he feels a bit lost.
The media has changed a lot.
Years ago, most information came from a few trusted sources like newspapers, TV, and radio.
Now, anyone can create content, and it’s everywhere. Blogs, podcasts, social media, videos — it’s a digital jungle!
In this lesson, you’ll join Luís in learning how media has evolved — and how we can make sense of it today.
Think for a moment about how you usually get information.
Do you watch TV news? Read websites? Listen to the radio?
Now think about how your children or grandchildren get their news.
Is it different? Why do you think that is?
Summary
You’ve just explored how media evolved from the past to today.
You’ve learned how different generations use media, and how the internet has changed the way information is shared. Anyone can share — not everything is checked. Stay curious and ask questions!