Module 1 Part 1 Literacies PDF

MIL Chapter 1 Introduction to Media and Information Literacy  What are we learning today? Lesson 1: Media Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Lesson 4: Literacy Information Technology Similarities and Literacy Literacy Difference...

MIL Chapter 1 Introduction to Media and Information Literacy  What are we learning today? Lesson 1: Media Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Lesson 4: Literacy Information Technology Similarities and Literacy Literacy Differences Media Literacy The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information in variety of forms, including print and non-print messages. What do you do during your free time? How much time do you spend on watching television or listening to radio? Do you surf the internet every day? Do you have account(s) on social media? How many hours do you spend on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter? Everyone consumes mass media, or different platforms uses to communicate to a large audience. Communication - is defined as the “act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information, ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc. to someone else” (Merriam-Webster). - Transfers information through a medium or media Communication Process Communication Process (Shannon and Weaver, 1949)  o w ead. i s h sp r Th is o n is m ati in f o r Tools to record the information These things/people aided you to spread your message ⮚ combination of physical objects used to communicate or mass media communication through physical objects, such as radio, television, computers, telephone, mobile phone, film, etc. ⮚ Media are tools people use to facilitate the transfer of information between a sender and a receiver. Media ⮚ Plural form of the word “medium”. Medium ⮚ an intervening agency, ⮚ Means, ⮚ Instrument “media” are actually referred to as mass media, a type of media used to reach a large audience. Media Literacy ⮚ is 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. How do you think the different media of communication helped to improve communication at present?  What are we learning today? Lesson 1: Media Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Lesson 4: Literacy Information Technology Similarities and Literacy Literacy Differences Information Literacy A set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use the needed information effectively. Information ⮚ is a broad term that can cover data, knowledge derived from study, experience, or instruction, signals or symbols. In media world, ⮚ It is often used to describe knowledge of specific events or situations that has been gathered or received by communication or news. Information Literacy ⮚ refers to the abilities to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use, and communicate information in its various formats. 1. Passively accept all the information; or 2. Actively process this information and filter what are useful and disregard what are not. Have you experienced having information overload? Here are some techniques or ways to organize your ideas:  Types of Communication: I. According to channels 1. Verbal Communication 1.1 Oral Communication 1.2 Written Communication 2. Non-verbal Communication 2.1 Appearance 2.2 Body Language 2.3 Sounds II. Types of Communication Based on Purpose and Style 1. Formal Communication 2. Informal Communication Here are some techniques or ways to organize your ideas: ✔ Abundant information ✔ Amount of dependency ✔ Critical assessment of information ⮚ In gathering information online, one must remember that certain actions must be done accordingly. ⮚ Offenses are being supported by legal measures that is why it is relevant to follow the guidelines in using information. Plagiarism ⮚ : stealing and passing off ideas or words as one’s own, using another’s work without crediting the source, committing literary theft, and presenting new and original idea derived from an existing source (Merriam Webster). Security and Privacy ⮚ Registration process for documents requires a social media account: personal information such as complete name, birthday, address, and etc. ⮚ In this way, it would be easy for someone to access the information and may lead to online theft. ⮚ Stealing information came from the trend of computer hackers which are experts in doing such crime. Accuracy ⮚ Misinformation may harm people in many levels. ⮚ Problems may become worse that would concern the safety of the people. ⮚ The vastness of information should not compromise the quality and truthfulness of detail.  What are we learning today? Lesson 1: Media Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Lesson 4: Literacy Information Technology Similarities and Literacy Literacy Differences Technology Literacy Technology is defined as the science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems.  What is Technology? Technology Is anything created by humans to make our live easier and can solve problems Technology Is anything created by humans to make our live easier and can solve problems as the science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems  One of the greatest contributions Today, everything is just a click away. of man is the discovery of fire. Modern inventions like light, Other important inventions and electricity and wireless innovations like bricks, weaving, communication pottery, wheels, and others Emergence of various social media dominated the world. made it easy to reach the global community  The use of technology has extensively affected people’s lives. Positive and negative effects to its users. Having a vast access on everything can be both beneficial and detrimental. As a user of different technological tools or advancement, make sure that it is accompanied by social responsibility. Technology Literacy ⮚ is the ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools Being a technology literate helps you to be responsible in means of using technologies in acquiring and disseminating factual information.  What are we learning today? Lesson 1: Media Lesson 2: Lesson 3: Lesson 4: Literacy Information Technology Similarities and Literacy Literacy Differences Similarities and Differences The three literacies discussed function as the framework in understanding the essence of media and information. These are equally important and they are interrelated. 1. Media Literacy 2. Information Literacy 3. Technology Literacythe framework in understanding These three literacies function as the essence of media and information. Media Literacy Media literacy focuses on how people consume media which includes the knowledge on how to use them Information Literacy - information becomes worthless if the consumers do not know how to gather information. Information Literacy and Technology Literacy Information literacy can also affect the use of technology. Both are being innovative in nature and continuously expands. However, if information is not properly filtered, these two will not work properly.