Question

Advantages and disadvantages of electronic media in education

Answer 1

Advantages

1. It educates people. Through television and radio programs, people get to learn about health matters, environmental conservation, and much more.

2. People get the latest news in a very short time. Distance is not a barrier. People get news daily through the media and this keeps them updated on the happenings around the world.

3. People get to bring out their hidden talents. Through media showcase their talents such as comedy, acting and singing.

4. Children’s knowledge increases. Children can learn from quiz programs, animal programs and so on.

5. Radio is convenient as people do get short news and with a mobile phone one can access it.



Disadvantages

1. It leads to individualism. People spend too much time on the internet and watching television. As a result, socialization with friends, family and neighbors is affected.

2. Some media contents are not suitable for children. Limiting children’s access to such content can be difficult.

3. Newspaper is geographically selective.

4. Increase in advertisements in television and radio is making them less attractive.

5. Internet as a form of media opens up possibilities of imposters, fraud and hacking.



Conclusion:

Although media has many advantages it also has its limits. It is up to us, the users, to decide to use it wisely for the best impact.

Answer 2

Electronic media exposes the learners to technological knowhow at their tender age, this upgrades the decree of inventions and innovations in our nation. Electronic media has got good storage system which may be efficient in storage as initially compared to the filing system

It might exposer the learners to destructive adult content available in the media systems.