Media & Information Literacy

Quarter 1 – Module 2
Media Literacy, Information Literacy, and
Technology Literacy
Media and Information Literacy
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Quarter 1 – Module 2: Media Literacy, Information Literacy, Technology Literacy
First Edition, 2020

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 Aiming at the Target
In this module, you will learn to identify the similarities and differences
between and among media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy.
(MIL11/12IMILIIIa-2)

Trying the Challenge

Activity 1: Multiple Choice

Identify the type of media being described in the following statements or

scenarios. Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
1. This is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information in
a variety of forms, including print and non-print messages.
a. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy
b. Media Literacy d. Communication Literacy
2. This is the understanding of the concepts behind computing equipment,
network connectivity, and application software; the skills to responsibly use
appropriate technology to access, synthesize, evaluate, communicate, and
create information to solve problems, and improve learning in all subject areas;
and the ability to acquire new knowledge for on-going and lifelong learning in
the 21st century global workplace.
a. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy
b. Media Literacy d. Communication Literacy
3. It is 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.
a. Information Literacy c. Technology Literacy
b. Media Literacy d. Communication Literacy
4. This is broadly defined as data, knowledge, or instructions through signals or
symbols.
a. Communication c. Information
b. Media d. Technology
5. It refers to the tools used by the source to disseminate information to the
receivers.
a. Information c. Literacy
b. Technology d. Media
6. It is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and
compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.
a. Media c. Literacy
b. Information d. Media and Information Literacy

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7. 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.
a. Media c. Literacy
b. Information d. Media and Information Literacy
8. 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.
a. Information c. Media
b. Literacy d. Media and Information Literacy
9. John wants to get updates about the latest statistics of Covid-19. Where should
he get the information?
a. Radio c. TV
b. Social Media d. all of the above
10. In the new normal, Ana applied for a job and she is set for an interview and she
has all the access during the interview. In what best platform should she hold
her interview?
a. Text messaging c. Video messaging
b. Audio messaging d. Recorded audio

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 Lesson
Media Literacy, Information
1 Literacy, and Technology Literacy

Have you ever experienced having two or more phones but you only use one?
Or, you turn on the TV for early morning news and at the same time you also open
your phone to scroll down for news and other updates? And you will just realize
that the information you have found in the social media is different from the news
that is broadcast over the TV?

So, from which source will you believe in? What will you do to validate which
among the information you have received is true?

Connecting to the Past

Activity 1: True or False

Read each statement and determine whether the statement is True or

False. Write T if your answer is true and F it is false. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.

1. An information literate person should first understand the question to

figure out the type or information sources he or she needs.
2. Information need only come from one source or method only.
3. An information literate person cannot do anything in his society since it
only entails researching on ideas instead of acting it up.
4. Information cannot be shared or learned if a person cannot understand
what it is about.
5. Media is a collection of communication sources such as radio, television,
newspaper, and the internet.
6. A media literate person understands that media shows unbiased
messages and is a reliable source of information as it is.
7. A media literate person understands which media is appropriate and the
processes how media is created.
8. Technology literacy is not limited to using computers in finding
information and in answering questions.
9. A technology literate person cannot learn every technology available out
there, but can have competencies in machines and techniques related to
his/her field.
10. Media, Information, and Technology Literacy are three separate entities
and should be studied and treated as such.

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 Gearing Up to Start

Activity: Discovery Crossword

DIRECTIONS: Fill in the box with the correct letter to form a word. The definition
below will serve as your guide. Write your answer on the answer sheet.

n w s p r

1. It is a periodical publication containing written information about current

events and is often typed in black ink with a white or gray background.

i n o m t n

2. It refers to the facts provided or learned about something or someone.

s o i a d a

3. These are the websites and applications that enable users to create and share
content or to participate in social networking.

i t r e t

4. It is a global computer network providing a variety of information and

communication facilities, consisting of interconnected networks using
standardized communication protocols.

c l p o n

5. A gadget with access to a cellular radio system so it can be used over a wide
area, without a physical connection to a network; a mobile phone.

Hitting the Target

Let’s get to know the terms.

According to the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE

USA), Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate
information in a variety of forms, including print and non-print messages.
According to Yale University, this involves the ability to encode and decode symbols
transmitted via media and the ability to synthesize, analyze, and produce mediated
messages.

The Associate of College and Research Libraries (ACRL USA) defines

information literacy as a set of abilities requiring individuals to ‘recognize when
the information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use the
needed information effectively’.

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 Then, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) defines
technology literacy as the understanding of the concepts behind computing
equipment, network connectivity, and application software; the skills to responsibly
use appropriate technology to access, synthesize, evaluate, communicate, and
create information to solve problems and improve learning in all subject areas; and
the ability to acquire new knowledge for on-going and lifelong learning in the 21st
century global workplace.

Online Information Technology

Media Literacy
Activities Literacy Literacy
Sending an As platform (text, Content Tools (mobile,
electronic email; messenger, (appropriateness, computers, others)
message video message, voice tone, recipient,
message, etc. ) others)

Getting the Traditional Traditional Knowing how to

latest news (newspaper, TV, (newspaper, TV, use mass media
radio) radio) platforms (TV,
radio, others)

Digital (websites, Digital (websites, Where to access

social media, others) social media, digital content
others) navigational skills
Entertainment, Traditional Traditional TV, radio,
etc. (newspaper, TV, (newspaper, TV, computers
radio) radio)

Digital (websites, Digital (websites, Where to access

social media, others social media, digital content
others) navigational skills

After knowing the differences among media literacy, information literacy, and
technology literacy, here are the terms to be remembered as well.

1. Literacy is 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.
2. 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.
3. Information is a broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived
from study, experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
4. Information Literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed,
and to locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its
various formats.
5. Technology Literacy is 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.

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 6. Media and Information Literacy are 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.
7. Media - physical objects used to communicate including mass media (radio,
television, computers, film, etc.). Traditionally, media are source of credible
information in which contents are provided through an editorial process
determined by journalistic values and where editorial accountability can be
attributed to an organization or a legal person. In more recent years the term
‘media’ is often used to include new online media.

Strengthening the Gap

Identify which literacy form the following statements belong to. Check the
box. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
Media Information Technology
Statements
Literacy Literacy Literacy
1. Chatting with your classmate over the
FB messenger.
2. Validating whether the news if true or
fake.
3. Research using laptop
4. Tuning in to radio for early morning
news.
5. Getting substantial facts about the
news.
6. Internet surfing
7. Upgrading mobile device for faster
internet connection.
8. Trending issues over social media.
9. Attending a meeting through a video
conference
10. After watching a news, you check it
over a website.

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 Wrapping Up To Go

Activity: What can you say?

Using your own words, write the meaning of the following terms. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.

a. Media Literacy
_______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

b. Information Literacy
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

c. Technology Literacy
_______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
d. Media and Information Literacy
_______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

Relating to Real Life

In your daily activities in life, determine the instances where you have
achieved media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy.
Fill in the box. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Media Literacy Information Literacy Technology Literacy

Ex. Using Google Meet in Sourcing out information and Using mobile phone in
attending webinar validating it from various researching.
websites

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 Checking the Target

Identify the literacy (media literacy, information literacy, technology literacy)

described in each statement. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1. Karen does her research through sourcing out from various websites.
2. She turns off the television whenever she opens her social media.
3. Andy validates the information he saw from social media.
4. Maggie submits her reports through FB messenger to meet the deadline.
5. In the new normal, Martha asks her parents to buy her a laptop so she can
attend online classes.
6. Alesa filters her social media privacy to avoid spam messages.
7. Mark checks his email messages before he sleeps.
8. When in doubt of what she saw in the television, Ana double checks the
information in the internet.
9. Mila saves her money so she can buy a new internet router to boost her
internet connection.
10. MTRCB categorizes the content of each show to determine who are advised
or allowed to watch.

Enriching the Skill

Activity: Reflection.

Does the advent of media and information literacy help us to become closer to God,
our family and nation? Support your answer. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

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References
Checking the Target Strengthening the Gap
1. Media 1. Media Literacy
2. Technology 2. Information Literacy
3. Media 3. Technology Literacy
4. Media 4. Technology Literacy
5. Technology 5. Information Literacy
6. Media 6. Media Literacy
7. Media 7. Technology Literacy
8. Information 8. Information Literacy
9. Technology 9. Media Literacy
10. Information 10. Information Literacy
Gearing Up to Start Connecting to the Past Trying the Challenge
1. T 1. B
1. Newspaper 2. F 2. C
2. Information 3. F 3. A
3. Social media 4. F 4. C
4. Internet 5. F 5. B
5. cellphone 6. F 6. C
7. T 7. A
8. F 8. B
9. F 9. D
10. T 10. C
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