"I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves." -Oprah Winfrey

I chose this quote for many different reasons. For one, I think its a beautiful quote and so true, it relates a lot to this class. I also chose it because last class we had a heated discussion on Oprah and everything she has done for the world and education. In terms of this class, our main goal is to understand the importance of media communication in education. As the world is changing technologically, our perception of communication is too. Being able to communicate to people all over the world and use the internet is extremely empowering and amazing. Knowledge is extremely powerful, something that no one can take away from you. It excites me that one day I can share knowledge with young people and give them the empowerment that they deserve.

As far as the Oprah debate, I personally agree with both sides of the argument. She is an amazing human being and to criticize all that she has done for the world is ignorant. Sometimes her choices are questionable and it seems that she could do more with less publicity. However, it is that publicity that motivates others to help. She truly does encourage people to empower themselves through her teachings and her actions.