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Media and Information Literacy: Department of Education
Media and Information Literacy: Department of Education
Name of the
Student:_____________________________________________________________
Date:___________________________________
I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
Information Literacy is an important skill in life. An individual who is literate in the
location, access, evaluation, and use of information also displays a certain sense of critical
literacy. When you are information literate, you are able to evaluate what information you
need, what to discard, and how to use the information you selected.
III. ACTIVITIES
A. Let Us Review
Before you proceed to your new Learning Activity Sheet, let us check first what
you have learned in your previous lesson.
B. Let Us Study
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Use of Media and Information
Media are the communication outlets or tools used to store and deliver
information or data. The term refers to means the mass media communications
industry, such as print media, publishing, the news media, photography, cinema,
broadcasting (radio and television), and advertising is using. At this current setting,
media user can be just everyone who is capable of producing information by simply
posting at Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok or browsing over the internet. Since
traditional media has made its crossover to social media.
Traditional media require adherence to ethics and professionalism. Thus, the
Journalism ethics and standards are a must for its practitioners.
Must be Curious
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Those who release information into the public from any platform should have
a natural curiosity. Being a curious creator, be a truth seeker. Ask tough and important
questions. Gather more information. Be detail oriented.
General knowledge
Having a general knowledge of different topics permits one to be more
confident in whatever he or she is releasing to the public. They know that the
information is correct and prepares them for any dispute that could arise.
Objective
Information today comes from everywhere; it is driven by advertising which could
blur the truth in many cases. It is up to the users or receivers of information to arm
themselves with the knowledge to verify what is out there.
C. Let Us Practice
Exercise 2. Answer briefly. What are the characteristics of responsible media
user?
D. Let Us Remember
The media literate person is in control of his or her media experiences because
he or she understands the basic conventions of various media and enjoys their uses
in the deliberately conscious manner.
F. Evaluation
Instruction: Answer on a separate sheet of paper. Write at least ten sentences.
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*Why is it important to be a responsible media user? Discuss your answer.
V. ANSWER KEY
*Exercise 1:
1. Media literacy 2. Information literacy 3. Technology literacy 4. Media 5.
Literacy
* Exercise 2: Answer may vary.
* Exercise 3: Answer may vary.
*Evaluation: Answer may vary.
VI. REFERENCES
Gonzales, Edward D. (2016). Media and Information Literacy, Manila, Philippines:
JFS Publishing Services.
Prepared by:
LEA G. NOVELA
Senior High School Teacher II
Reviewed:
RINO G. ORR
Senior High School- Assistant Principal II
Approved:
RAMILO G. FURAQUE
School Principal I