Introduction to Media and Information Literacy

1. Media and Information Literacy
Lecture for Weeks 1-3
Prepared by: Engr. Melvy D. Español
Senior High School in Digos City
Brgy. Igpit, Digos City
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2. What I Know?
Answer the following
questions on the next page.
Choose a letter only.
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Review

3. 1. It pertains to
any information
that is passed on
through
communication.
a. Receiver
b. Media
c. Message
d. Source
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4. 2. It refers to
anything that
blocks or changes
the source’s
intended meaning
of the message.
a. Medium
b. Technology
c. Individual
d. Interference
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5. 3. It refers to
tools used by the
source to
disseminate
information to
the receivers.
a. Medium
b. Technology
c. Individual
d. Interference
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6. 4. It refers to the
atmosphere,
physical and
psychological,
where you send
and receive
messages.
a. Context
b. Environment
c. Feedback
d. Interference
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7. 5. New media is
also referred to as
____________.
a. Social Media
b. Wi-Fi
c. the Internet
d. Artificial
intelligence
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What can you say about the picture?
Is this picture contains information? How this
information helps?

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Media and Information Literacy consists of the
knowledge, the attitudes, and the sum of the skills
needed to know when and what information is
needed.
It is where and how to obtain that information.
It is how to evaluate it critically and
organize it once it is found; and how
to use it in an ethical way.
Objective 1 Definitions of Media and Information Literacy
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Provide us with much of what we learn about the
world beyond our immediate experience
Act as channels of information and knowledge
through which citizens communicate with each
other and make informed decisions
Function as a watchdog of government in all its
forms, promoting transparency in public life and
public scrutiny of those with power through
exposing corruption, maladministration and
corporate wrong-doing
Facilitate informed debates between diverse
social actors
Objective 2 Roles of Media
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11. The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a
variety of forms. It aims to empower citizens by providing them
with the competencies (knowledge and skills) necessary to
engage with traditional media and new technologies.
Media
Literacy
The ability to recognize when information is needed, and to
locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its
various formats.
The ability of an individual, either working independently or with
others,to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological
tools. Using these tools an individual can access, manage, integrate,
evaluate, create and communicate information.
Definitions of Media Literacy, Information Literacy, and
Technology Literacy
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Objective 3
Information
Literacy
Technology
Literacy

12. Similarities and Differences of
Media Literacy, Information
Literacy & Technology Literacy
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Media Literacy
Ability to access,
analyze, evaluate
and create media
Information Literacy
Ability to identify, find,
evaluate and use
information effectively
Technology Literacy
Ability to use technology
ethically and efficiently
Used for the
interpretation of
media
Used for factual
scanning, and
updated
information
Both uses
technology as
the medium
Media,
Information &
Technology
Literacy
Objective 3

13. What I Know?
Identify the following
situations if it is Media Literacy,
Information Literacy or
Technology Literacy
Write A- if it is Media Literacy
Write B- if it is Information Literacy
Write C- if it is Technology Literacy
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1. Gale is aware of how media
influences individuals, that is why she
doesn’t let her 3 year old brother
watched violent themed movies and
television show.
Answer: A
Write A- if it is Media Literacy
Write B- if it is Information Literacy
Write C- if it is Technology Literacy

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2. Dave knew that it is not right to
copy the work of an author without
consent, so he sent an email to ask
permission.
Answer: B
Write A- if it is Media Literacy
Write B- if it is Information Literacy
Write C- if it is Technology Literacy

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3. Tristan looked for an elaborate
discussion about Covid-19 crisis, so he
checked some posts from the World
Health Organization and Department
of Health Websites.
Answer: A
Write A- if it is Media Literacy
Write B- if it is Information Literacy
Write C- if it is Technology Literacy

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4. Billy knew that the news he saw on
Twitter is fake.
Answer: B
Write A- if it is Media Literacy
Write B- if it is Information Literacy
Write C- if it is Technology Literacy

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5. John creates video content for his
weekly vlog by demonstrating his
exceptional ability to use his camera
to shoot and laptop to edit.
Answer: C
Write A- if it is Media Literacy
Write B- if it is Information Literacy
Write C- if it is Technology Literacy