Learners will be able to…
define propaganda;
1. discuss how to identify propaganda materials;
2. analyze the spread of propaganda in social media;
3. evaluate the dangers of propaganda; and
4. value the importance of understanding propaganda.
I- Propaganda
A.Definitions
B.Importance of Understanding Propaganda
C.How to Spot Propaganda
D.Propaganda in the Digital World
II- Performance Task: Written Work
III- Assignment
IV- Agreement
Media and Information Literacy (MIL) 4. Types of Media (Part 3)- Understanding Propaganda in the Digital World
1. MEDIA AND INFORMATION
LITERACY (MIL)
Types of Media (Part 3)
Understanding Propaganda
in the Digital World
Mr. Arniel Ping
St. Stephen’s High School
Manila, Philippines
MIL PPT 8
Revised: June 11, 2017
2. Learners will be able to…
• define propaganda (SSHS);
• discuss the characteristics of propaganda
materials (SSHS);
• explain the need to be aware and
understand propaganda materials (SSHS);
Learning Competencies
3. Learners will be able to…
• identify propaganda materials that are
spread on social media (SSHS); and
• evaluate the dangers of propaganda to a
democratic country (SSHS).
Learning Competencies
4. I- Media
A- Propaganda
1. Definitions
2. Importance of Understanding Propaganda
3. How to Spot Propaganda
4. Dangers of Propaganda
TOPIC OUTLINE
5. I- Media
(continuation)
B. Performance Task (Individual Work):
1. Written Work-Reaction Paper
2. Research: Propaganda Materials on Facebook
TOPIC OUTLINE
6. HOW SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PROPAGANDA IS BIG
BUSINESS
YouTube Channel: ABS-CBN News,
Date Uploaded: October 6, 2016,
Date retrieved October 28, 2016 from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J0uQwY5zIQ
CURRENT EVENTS
7. • ideas or statements that are
often false or exaggerated and
that are spread in order to help a
cause, a political leader, a
government, etc.
(http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propaganda)
Photo Credit
https://mamimomikuto.wordpre
ss.com/page/16/
WHAT IS PROPAGANDA?
8. • Information, especially of a
biased or misleading nature,
used to promote a political cause
or point of view
(https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/propaganda)
Photo Credit
https://mamimomikuto.wordpre
ss.com/page/16/
WHAT IS PROPAGANDA?
9. •Propaganda manipulates and
diverts you from logical analysis of
issues.
•Propaganda hides the truth.
•By understanding propaganda, you
will be able to protect yourself
from deceitful tactics.
Photo Credit
https://mamimomikuto.wordpre
ss.com/page/16/
WHY BE AWARE OF PROPAGANDA?
10. Propaganda…
•attacks a person instead of a
principle or issue
•suppresses evidence that does
not support its causePhoto Credit
https://mamimomikuto.wordpre
ss.com/page/16/
HOW TO SPOT PROPAGANDA?
11. Propaganda…
•relies on emotion instead of
logical evidence
•introduces irrelevant or
unproved evidencePhoto Credit
https://mamimomikuto.wordpre
ss.com/page/16/
HOW TO SPOT PROPAGANDA?
13. Propaganda materials are…
• now in digital form
• posted, shared, liked, commented, and debated
on social media particularly on Facebook
PROPAGANDA IN A DIGITAL WORLD
15. Photo Credit
https://mamimomikuto.wordpre
ss.com/page/16/
• No to propaganda in Facebook!
• Yes in debating issues using logical
arguments.
• Yes to respecting each other over
issues with disagreement.
Photo Credit:
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m/wp-
content/uploads/2011/01/
agreement.jpg
16. Photo Credit
https://mamimomikuto.wordpre
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• No to propaganda in Facebook!
• Yes to logical analysis of issues
concerning our beloved country, the
Philippines!
Photo Credit:
https://restlesswanderwoman.fil
es.wordpress.com/2015/11/flag-
map_of_the_philippines.png
17. “ Propaganda War: Weaponizing the Internet”
by Maria Ressa
Link
http://www.rappler.com/nation/148007-propaganda-
war-weaponizing-internet
CLASS ACTIVITY:
READ, ANALYZE, AND REACT!
19. •Write a reaction paper about the news article
“Weaponizing the Internet” by Ms. Maria Ressa.
•Your reaction paper must have a title, an
introduction, a body paragraph (1 main
argument with 2 examples), and a conclusion.
•Not less than 12 sentences
•Refer to the rubric for criteria and grading.
Performance Task: Written Output
20. Very Good Good Poor
Needs
Improvement
INTRODUCTION
Background/
Define the
Problem
Well-developed
introductory
paragraph
contains detailed
background
information, a
clear explanation
or definition of
the problem.
(5 points)
Introductory
paragraph
contains some
background
information and
states the
problem, but
does not explain
using details.
(4 points)
Introduction
does not
adequately
explain the
background of
the
problem. The
problem is
stated, but
lacks detail.
(2 points)
Introduction
was not
presented.
(0 points)
Rubric
21. Very Good Good Poor
Needs
Improvement
BODY
PARAGRAPHS
Main Argument
Argument is well
developed with
supporting
examples.
(5 points)
Argument was
presented with
some supporting
examples.
(4 points)
Argument was
presented but
lacks examples.
(2 points)
Argument was not
presented.
(0 points)
CONCLUSION Conclusion was
presented. Opinions
and suggestions for
change are logical
and well thought
out.
(5 points)
Conclusion was
presented with
some suggestions
for change are
evident.
(4 points)
Conclusion was
presented but no
suggestions for
change and/or
opinions are
included.
( 2points)
Conclusion was
not presented.
(0 points)
Rubric (cont.)
24. Introducing the #HindiTama project
by GMA News, Published: October 28, 2016
Link
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/586806/has
htag/introducing-the-hinditama-project
AGREEMENT
READ THIS NEWS ARTICLE.
What is your reaction after watching the news? Why?
What is a propaganda?
information, especially false information, that a government or organization spreads in order to influence people’s opinions and beliefs (http://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/propaganda)
Why does propaganda exists?
What is a propaganda?
information, especially false information, that a government or organization spreads in order to influence people’s opinions and beliefs (http://www.macmillandictionary.com/us/dictionary/american/propaganda)
Why does propaganda exists?
Fallacies are used in Propaganda.
How is propaganda being in digital form different from other its traditional forms like printed materials?
Why do you think social media has become a platform to spread propaganda?
Optional: You may ask your students to upload their essays on a blog.