INTERACTIVE
MODULE
FOR
MEDIA
INFORMATION
LITERACY
Teacher: Joel Cabusao Lacay
Educ’l Attainment: BS COMPUTER SCIENCE
Subject: MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY
Topic: Introduction to Media and Information Literacy
Module Content:
Lesson 1:
A. Media, Information, Technology Literacies
B. Media and Information Literacy
C. Media and Information Design Framework
D. Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Portal
E. Electronic Portfolio
F. Creative Commons
Specific Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners are able to:
• Create a log that reflects their current use and interaction with media and information.
• Define the key concepts (media, information, technology literacy, and media and information
literacies).
• Describe how communication is affected by media and information.
Pre-Test. TRUE OR FALSE. Write A if the statement is correct or B if it is not. Write your answer
in other sheet of paper.
1. A visual artist paints to convey a message.
2. A responsible journalist must write a biased article for a politician.
3. Facebook is an example of print media.
4. A literate person can read and write.
5. Journalist should write articles that interest the public.
6. Both past and present technologies provide convenience and efficiency.
7. www. Means world wide web.
8. With or without technologies, people need to communicate with one another.
9. A media literate person can think independently and give opinion on contemporary
issues.
10. All information found in the internet are reliable.
Media and Information Literacy: An Introduction
Media and Information Literacy plays and important role in communication and information
dissemination. Media and Information will enable us to access, understand and create
communications in a variety of contexts in the form of accessing, understanding and creating
media and information.
• Literacy: The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute,
using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a
continuum of learning, wherein individuals are able to achieve their goals, develop their
knowledge and potential, and participate fully in their community and wider society.
• Media: The physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass communication through
physical objects such as radio, television, computers, film, etc. It also refers to any physical
object used to communicate messages.
• Media Literacy: 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.
• Information: A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study,
experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
• Information Literacy: The ability to recognize when information is needed, and to locate,
evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various formats.
• Technology Literacy: 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.
• Media and Information Literacy: The essential skills and competencies that allow individuals
to engage with media and other information providers effectively, as well as develop critical
thinking and life-long learning skills to socialize and become active citizens.
EVALUATION (10 MINS) Small Group Discussions Engage the learners in a class discussion by
asking the following questions:
• In your opinion, what makes an individual literate in media and information?
• What activities/habits do you practice which illustrate media and information literacy? Give at
least three examples
Activity 1.
Name: Score:
Schedule: Date:
1. Explain the meaning of media and information literacy
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2. Enumerate and explain various basic concepts of media
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3. how can you apply Media and Information to real life scenario? Cite (5) examples.
Activity 2.
Name: Score:
Schedule: Date:
Technology Literacy
Define the following: Provide sample Picture
Computer Literacy
Digital Literacy
Internet Literacy
Library Literacy
News Literacy’s
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of correct answer from the choices. Write your
answer in the sheet of paper.
1. It is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media.
a. Media b. Information literacy
c. Media literacy d. Technology literacy
2. This is acquired data for specific purpose.
a. Information c. Media
b. Technology d. Literacy
3. It is the systematic application of one’s art or skill for a practical purpose.
a. Information c. Media
b. Technology d. Literacy
4. This is the skill that allows the person to recognized when information is needed and how
he will be able to access, locate, evaluate use it effectively.
a. Information Technology c. Media Literacy
b. Technology Literacy d. Media and Information Literacy
5. It is the ability to acquire relevant information and use modern day tools to get, manage and
communicate information.
a. Information Technology c. Media Literacy
b. Technology Literacy d. Media and Information Literacy
6. This refers on how a person is able to look for relevant information from various media with the
help of technology.
a. Information Technology c. Media Literacy
b. Technology Literacy d. Media and Information Literacy
7. Examples of this are radio, television, newspapers and internet.
a. Media c. Literacy
b. Technology d. Information
8. This characterized by conveying a message of information that is accurate, factual, and
truthful
a. Fairness and Objectivity c. Truthfulness
b. Empathy d. Responsibility
9. This is being in another person’s shoes.
a. Sympathy c. Responsibility
b. Empathy d. Integrity
10. This is the skill that allows the person to recognized when information is needed and how he will
be able to access, locate, evaluate use it effectively.
a. Information Technology c. Media Literacy
b. Technology Literacy d. Media and Information Literacy
Bibliography:
Media and Information Literacy by: Mark N. Abadiano Ph.D.
http://communicationtheory.org/category/communicati on-
models/page/2/
http://communicationtheory.org/types-of-communication/
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-
information/media-development/media-literacy/mil-as- composite-
concept/
http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0022/002246/224655e. pdf
http://www.unescobkk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ict/Wor
kshops/RDTC_15ch/S6D3-Ramon.pdf
https://www.slideshare.net/arnielping/media-and-information-
literacy-communication
