6. • Communication is affected by media and information
because of the advancement of technology and the
availability of different communication services.
This form of communication may have a negative effect
on people in terms of personal relationships that may be
strained by the over-reliance on social media that are
fertile grounds for fake news and hoaxes.
Therefore, we should always be mindful in taking
advantage of the use of communication technology in
appropriate ways. We must keep in mind the principle of
“Think before you click”.
8. MEDIA LITERACY
Media literacy highlights the
capacity of an individual to
understand the functions of media
and determine the relevant use and
worth of media platforms.
10. TECHNOLOGY LITERACY
Technology literacy, on the other hand, is
the skill of an individual to manipulate
technology independently or with the
assistance of others in using the
technology in an efficient and suitable
way.
11. Responsible Use of
Media and Information
● Use reliable internet sources in acquiring information as well as in
researches.
● Use different media platforms for information dissemination and for social
awareness and advocacy purposes.
● Use media platforms through various ways like video blogging to help
people in need.
● Use different media platforms as an important tool to recruit members,
advertise, and sell their products, respectively.
12. Use of media has
its disadvantage:
!!!
The risk of invasion of
privacy
14. • Ensure personal information safety - Do not display or give
away your personal information on your social media
account.
• Get permission - Do not forget to ask for the owner's
approval and of the people who appeared in the video or
picture.
• Think before you click - Avoid posting or sharing
inappropriate, uncomfortable, or rude insights on your
account.
• Keep your password safe - Keep an eye on your account; do
not let others know your password.
• Spread positivity - Share positive and uplifting posts to your
15. ACTIVITY
Identify the similarities and differences between and among media literacy, information
literacy, and technology literacy by completing the triple Venn diagram below. Then,
answer the guide questions that follow.
Media
Literacy
Technology
Literacy Information
Literacy
Guide Questions:
1. What are the similarities of media literacy, information literacy, and technology
literacy?
2. How would you differentiate the media literacy, information literacy, and
technology literacy?
16. EDITORIAL CARTOON ANALYSIS
How are you going to relate this to responsible use of media
and information in a democratic society?
17. QUESTIONS:
Answer the following questions and start your answer
with the statement, “I believe…”
Why is it essential to be a media and information
literate?
How can you become literate in media, information
and technology?
19. 1. Which of the following is true about literacy?
a. a knowledge acquired from someone or something
b. an equipment or method that is useful to people daily activities
c. the ability to read and write associated with knowledge
d. the platform used to convey information or means of communication
2. Which of the following describes media?
a. a knowledge acquired from someone or something
b. an equipment or method that is useful to people daily activities
c. the capacity of being able to read and write associated with knowledge
d. the platform used to convey information or means of communication
3. Which of the following tells about information?
a. a knowledge acquired from someone or something
b. an equipment or method that is useful to people daily activities
c. the capacity of being able to read and write associated with
knowledge
d. the platform used to convey information or means of communication
20. 4. Which of the following denotes the meaning of media literacy?
a. the ability to manipulate technology independently or with the assistance of others
b. the capacity of an individual to understand the functions and relevant uses of media
platforms
c. the skills that allow a person to interact and access information using different kinds of
media
d. transmitting communication or acquiring facts that relate to the use of media information
5. Which of the following describes a person who is considered as technology literate?
a. He/she communicates and acquires facts that are related to the use of media information.
b. He/she can manipulate technology independently or with the assistance of others.
c. He/she can understand the functions and relevant uses of media platforms.
d. He/she has the skills that allow a person to interact and access information using different
kinds of media.
