Media And Information Literate Individual Lesson 5, 6 & 7

# Media and Information Literate Individual ## MIL | Senior High School # What are the advantages of being Media and Information literate individual? ## Five (5) advantages ### #1 Improved Quality of Life - Media and Information Literacy is an interrelated set of competencies that help people t...

# Media and Information Literate Individual ## MIL | Senior High School # What are the advantages of being Media and Information literate individual? ## Five (5) advantages ### #1 Improved Quality of Life - Media and Information Literacy is an interrelated set of competencies that help people to maximize advantages and minimize harm in the new information, digital, and communication landscapes. - -UNESCO - Maximize advantage, minimize harm. - Critical thinking skills improve. - You become open-minded and you consider different perspectives. (Cognitive flexibility) - Your ability to make solid argument and reason based from the facts presented to you improves. - You can analyze your thoughts, also known as Metacognition or the ability to think about your own thinking. - Situation: A message pops out on your screen telling you that you won P1-Million pesos. Will you click the provided link immediately? - Media and Information Literate = Smart ### #2 Greater Political Participation - Political Participation refers to voluntary activities undertaken by the mass public to influence public policy, either directly or by affecting the selection of persons who make policies. - Source: sciencedirect.com - Better-educated people participate at higher rates than the less advantaged. - "It is the duty of every citizen according to his best capacities to give validity to his convictions in political affairs." - -Albert Einstein - ...your participation matters. ### #3 Better Economic Opportunities - Innovative, Knowledgeable, Competitive - You have better opportunities when you have: - Problem solving skills - Creativity - Innovation and collaboration mindset - Critical thinking skills ### #4 Improved Learning Environment - These media sources are capable of showcasing complex ideas in a short period of time. ### #5 More Cohesive Social Units - Social Cohesion - Co-existence and harmony among people - The glue that holds society together - Connectedness and quality of social relations - Acceptance of diversity - Media and Information Literate Individuals create a more cohesive social units. # Thank You