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What is the primary purpose of media literacy?
What is the primary purpose of media literacy?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of media?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of media?
What is a significant challenge in achieving media literacy?
What is a significant challenge in achieving media literacy?
Which of the following best describes the role of media education?
Which of the following best describes the role of media education?
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How does media play a role in environmental conservation?
How does media play a role in environmental conservation?
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Which skill is crucial for someone who is media literate?
Which skill is crucial for someone who is media literate?
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What does the term 'smart consumer' refer to in media literacy?
What does the term 'smart consumer' refer to in media literacy?
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What is a key component of media information literacy?
What is a key component of media information literacy?
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Which media tool is best for employing song analysis with old-time folk music?
Which media tool is best for employing song analysis with old-time folk music?
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What dimension of media literacy is reflected by the statements 'Think before you click' and 'Assess before your access'?
What dimension of media literacy is reflected by the statements 'Think before you click' and 'Assess before your access'?
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Which teaching strategy best meets the demands of 21st century education using media tools?
Which teaching strategy best meets the demands of 21st century education using media tools?
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Which media platform is increasingly popular for generating income through video views?
Which media platform is increasingly popular for generating income through video views?
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Which learning material is most effective for discussing 'Philippine Tourist Destinations' in Social Studies?
Which learning material is most effective for discussing 'Philippine Tourist Destinations' in Social Studies?
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What is the primary focus of Social-Structural Literacy?
What is the primary focus of Social-Structural Literacy?
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What is the significance of integrating media literacy into teaching?
What is the significance of integrating media literacy into teaching?
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Which option best describes an effective use of technology in classroom learning?
Which option best describes an effective use of technology in classroom learning?
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Which dimension of literacy focuses on the adaptation and evaluation of new technologies?
Which dimension of literacy focuses on the adaptation and evaluation of new technologies?
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What is one recommended way to integrate media literacy into the classroom?
What is one recommended way to integrate media literacy into the classroom?
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What role does the receiver of media play in ensuring effective communication?
What role does the receiver of media play in ensuring effective communication?
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Identifying the author and purpose of media falls under which skill set?
Identifying the author and purpose of media falls under which skill set?
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Which of the following accurately describes Critical Literacy?
Which of the following accurately describes Critical Literacy?
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Which dimension of literacy involves the formatting and publishing of research?
Which dimension of literacy involves the formatting and publishing of research?
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What is the purpose of discussing the 'truth' in advertisements in a media literacy context?
What is the purpose of discussing the 'truth' in advertisements in a media literacy context?
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Reflecting on and analyzing media consumption habits is a component of which literacy?
Reflecting on and analyzing media consumption habits is a component of which literacy?
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Which social media platform ranks highest in popularity in the Philippines?
Which social media platform ranks highest in popularity in the Philippines?
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Which smartphone brand is the second most purchased in the Philippines?
Which smartphone brand is the second most purchased in the Philippines?
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What is the third most popular online mobile game in the Philippines?
What is the third most popular online mobile game in the Philippines?
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Which Google suite app for education has the lowest usage in the Philippines?
Which Google suite app for education has the lowest usage in the Philippines?
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Which of the following platforms is NOT among the top four social media platforms used in the Philippines?
Which of the following platforms is NOT among the top four social media platforms used in the Philippines?
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Which smartphone brand has the lowest purchase rate in the Philippines?
Which smartphone brand has the lowest purchase rate in the Philippines?
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Which online mobile game holds the highest popularity in the Philippines?
Which online mobile game holds the highest popularity in the Philippines?
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What is one of the advantages of media as mentioned?
What is one of the advantages of media as mentioned?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of media?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of media?
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Which Google suite app is used more than Google Forms but less than Google Docs?
Which Google suite app is used more than Google Forms but less than Google Docs?
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Media and Information Literacy (MIL) encompasses which of the following aspects?
Media and Information Literacy (MIL) encompasses which of the following aspects?
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Which dimension of Media and Information Literacy focuses on using technological tools?
Which dimension of Media and Information Literacy focuses on using technological tools?
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What harmful effect can excessive media exposure have on individuals?
What harmful effect can excessive media exposure have on individuals?
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Which of the following is NOT associated with the benefits of media?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the benefits of media?
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What is a key component of Media and Information Literacy according to the Moscow Declaration?
What is a key component of Media and Information Literacy according to the Moscow Declaration?
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Which of these is an example of a potential negative consequence of media use?
Which of these is an example of a potential negative consequence of media use?
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What is cyberstalking?
What is cyberstalking?
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Which of the following best describes malware?
Which of the following best describes malware?
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What is the goal of online predation?
What is the goal of online predation?
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Which of the following activities exemplifies cyberbullying?
Which of the following activities exemplifies cyberbullying?
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What does sextortion involve?
What does sextortion involve?
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In the context of internet safety, what does obscene/offensive content refer to?
In the context of internet safety, what does obscene/offensive content refer to?
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What is a primary characteristic of cybercrime?
What is a primary characteristic of cybercrime?
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What is a common starting point for surfing the web?
What is a common starting point for surfing the web?
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Study Notes
Media and Digital/Cyber Literacy
- Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media.
- Media literate individuals can understand complex messages from various media like television, radio, internet, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, video games, music, and more.
- Media Literacy is the ability to critically assess information accuracy and validity presented by media.
- It involves media education, or realizing all media represents a version of reality, along with performing effective internet searches, respecting copyright laws, and identifying truth from fake news.
- Media literacy involves helping students develop critical and informed understanding of mass media, techniques and impact.
Advantages of Media
- Media educates on health, environmental conservation, and various other topics.
- Media provides access to the latest world news regardless of location, very quickly.
- Media allows people to explore their hidden talents in areas like multimedia and visual arts, comedy, acting, dancing, and singing.
- Media enhances knowledge through quiz programs, educational shows, and informative programs.
- Media offers convenience in accessing information using mobile phones.
- Media can boost sales as a tool to advertise and promote products.
- Media provides excellent forms of entertainment.
- Media can reduce costs for mass education by allowing for the electronic duplication of information.
- Media leads to the diffusion of diverse cultures and cultural practices.
- Media facilitates understanding and respect between people across the world.
Disadvantages of Media
- Media can promote individualism.
- Media content may not be suitable for all age groups, especially children.
- Media outlets may have geographical limitations with news coverage and distribution.
- Media may include excessive advertisements that can be distracting, or even deceptive.
- Media can provide a platform for scams, fraud, and hacking.
- Media can become an addictive behavior leading to a decrease in productivity.
- Media can cause health problems including but not limited to: radiation effects, poor eyesight, hearing damage.
- Media use can promote drug and alcohol use.
- Media often shows stunts that can negatively influence viewers leading to personal injury from imitation.
- Media can be used to damage reputation using anonymous accounts and spreading malicious scandals and rumors.
Media and Information Literacy (MIL)
- Media and Information Literacy is a combination of skills, knowledge, practices, and attitudes necessary to effectively access, analyze, evaluate, produce and communicate information via various media, in creative and ethical ways that respect human rights.
- MIL involves a set of competencies for searching, critically evaluating, using and contributing information and media content responsibly.
Seven Dimensions of MIL
- Tool Literacy: The ability to understand and use current information technology.
- Resource Literacy: Understanding the format, location, and access methods of information resources.
- Social-Structural Literacy: Comprehension of how society shapes information and how it relates in different contexts.
- Research Literacy: Ability to understand and use technology for research.
- Publishing Literacy: Ability to format and publish research and ideas online.
- Emerging Technology Literacy: Ability to adapt, understand, evaluate and use new technologies.
- Critical Literacy: Ability to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and implications of information technologies.
Integrating Media Literacy into the Curriculum
- Teach students how to evaluate media, noting it may vary based on the creator.
- Guide students on reliable digital resources and databases for research.
- In discussions, help students compare and contrast different media sources.
- Discuss how media edits and alters content and to be critical readers.
- Teach students how to analyze "truths" in advertisements and identify the persuasiveness techniques used by creators.
- Encourage students to create various media forms suitable to their level (presentations, videos, websites).
- Discuss and demonstrate different media formats.
Media Skills
- Students need skills to reflect on and analyze their media use habits.
- Students need skills to identify the purpose and point of view of media in commercial work, film, television, and radio productions.
- Students need skills to identify and evaluate the production techniques used in media to identify the quality of media's representation.
Approaches to Teaching Media Literacy
- Media Arts Education Approach: Values aesthetics of media and art, and uses creativity for expression.
- Media Literacy Movement Approach: Expands literacy to popular culture and multimedia.
- Critical Media Literacy Approach: Emphasizes ideology critique and politics of representation.
Key Concepts in Media Literacy
- Media are constructions: Media products are created based on conscious and unconscious decisions regarding content and presentation.
- The audience negotiates meaning: Media meaning is a collaborative process between creators and audiences.
- Media have commercial implications: Media is a business driven by profit and corporate influence on content and distribution.
- Media have social and political implications: Media carries ideological messages about values, impacting how people think.
- Each medium has a unique aesthetic form: The content of media is influenced by its specific technical, commercial and storytelling demands.
Digital Literacy
- Digital literacy is the collection of competencies and skills for participating fully in society, using digital tech for communication, expression, collaboration, and advocacy.
- Digital literacy involves safely navigating the digital world knowing what to do and avoid.
Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity is protecting systems, networks and programs from digital attacks, preventing sensitive information access or alteration and/or interrupting business processes.
- Cybercitizenship is using the internet responsibly.
Ways to be a Good Cyber Citizen
- Be mindful and critical of posted content, especially tagging for public visibility in supposed "private" areas.
- Avoid publicly airing disagreements.
- Correct and verify information when sharing.
- Use media responsibly to get help, report problems with trusted adults.
- Referencing information accurately when using online sources to avoid Plagiarism.
Internet Safety
- Phishing: Scammers posing as trustworthy entities to obtain sensitive information.
- Internet Scams: Schemes to deceive users in various ways, to take advantage.
- Malware: Malicious software disguising itself (particularly spyware), collects and transmits private information without consent.
- Cyberbullying: Electronic harassment, slander, threats, monitoring or false accusations.
- Cyberstalking: Stalking, harassment, or intimidation using the internet.
- Online Predation: Engaging minors in inappropriate sexual activity.
- Obscene/Offensive Content: Content deemed disturbing or offensive.
- Sextortion: Cybercriminals posing as an attractive person, for inappropriate communication.
Computer Threats and Solutions
- Anti-virus software: Essential for all computers. Update to prevent vulnerabilities. Firewall: Protects network entry points from unwanted traffic. Filter emails: Prevent known harmful file extensions. Educate users about suspicious emails.
- Scan downloads before opening them to prevent viruses. Avoid unknown software.
- Implement a vulnerability management system to address new threats. Regular critical data backups are crucial.
- Develop an information security policy to outline safety protocols.
- Monitor logs and systems to identify any issues. Develop an incident response plan. Limit the access level as necessary, restricting unnecessary access points.
Cyberbullying and Cybercrime
- Cyberbullying: A form of harassment using electronic means, commonly among teenagers.
- Cyberstalking: Electronic stalking or harassment.
- Cybercrime: Criminal activity performed using computers or the internet. This can be one-time or ongoing crimes.
Exploring the Internet
- Proper use of keywords for searching on the web.
- Good research strategies like asking questions about the topic area when searching.
- Avoid biased information when searching for credible sources like educational and governmental sites ending in ".edu," or ".gov" or ".org".
- Critical evaluation and acknowledgment of source materials.
- Citation of sources in any form of written or multimedia work.
Exploring the Internet: Research and Evaluation Methods
- Review website author, date, purpose, contact info, to evaluate credibility.
- Ensure appropriate data is present, and if it is not, get author's/site's permission.
- Evaluate data for accuracy, reliability, and avoiding biases.
- Understand and apply proper citation usage.
Ways to Avoid Plagiarism
- Understand and read the original source several times, before summarizing, paraphrasing or citing.
- Verify sources before using, ensuring they are credible and reliable.
- Cite all sources including authors, the original work or article, and the date of retrieval.
- Use quotes, proper formatting, paraphrasing, and summarizing of the source material from the author.
How to Evaluate Websites
- Open sites in new tabs for easy access.
- Skim-read the website text before proceeding, if it is too complicated to understand, seek better resources.
- Determine if the requested information or answers are present and meet the need. Search or use the website search box.
- Evaluate the credibility of authors and the website (URLs, domain types, including ".gov", ".edu" or ".org"). Check the author's bio and about page.
- Consider the site's purpose and its relevance or fit with the user's needs.
- Review the date of when the information was initially written or last updated.
Integrating Digital/Cyber Literacy into the Curriculum
- Utilize interactive whiteboard for lessons.
- Allow student maintenance of blogs, wikis, or webpages.
- Promote digital communication and collaboration via emails, and/or video/chat exchanges.
- Engage students in building and publishing multimedia stories.
- Set up blog or social media accounts to facilitate weekly discussions, learning, and/or group work.
- Teach students how to utilize video, recording scientific experiments, and exposing them to media editing.
- Emphasize how to research and find and use relevant information from credible, and legitimate sites.
- Emphasize the importance of data and/or message sources, and how various media formats work.
- Require/Encourage student E-Portfolios to collect and store data for projects, messages and documentation.
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