MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY 12

Name: _______________________________
Grade and Section: ____________________

Learning Module No. 8

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What is this module all about?

The following topics are included in this module:
People Media
a. People as Media and People in Media
1. Definition
2. Characteristics
3. Format and Types
4. Advantages and Limitations
5. Value
6. Others
Text Information and Media
a. Definition, characteristics, format and types, sources, advantages and limitations,
and value
b. Text as Visual
c. Selection Criteria
d. Design principle and Elements

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 What are you going to learn?
In this module, you are expected to meet the following competencies;

1. cite an example of an issue showing the power of media and information to affect change;
(DepEd-MELC, DICES);
2. describe the impact of massive open on-line
(DepEd-MELC, DICES);
3. discuss the implication of media and information to an individual and the society;
(DepEd-MELC, DICES) MIL11/12PM-IVa-1-3;
4. describe the different dimensions of text information and media
(DepEd-MELC, DICES);
5. comprehends how text information and media is/are formally and informally produced,
organized, and disseminated
(DepEd-MELC, DICES;
6. evaluates the reliability and validity of text information and media and its/ their sources using
selection criteria
(DepEd-MELC, DICES); and
7. produces and evaluates a creative text- based presentation using design principles and elements
(DepEd-MELC, DICES) MIL11/12TIM-IVb-3-6

Pre-Test
Before we proceed to the discussion of each lesson, let us first assess your prior knowledge about
People Media, and Text Information and Media. Read all the statements below carefully.

Directions: Classify each of the following items by putting a checkmark in the appropriate column.
People Media People in Media
1. Independent Blogger
2. Television
3. Film Director
4. Print Journalist
5. University Professor
6. Businesses Analyst
7. Magazine Publisher
8. Radio Jockey
9. Online Marketer
10. Advertiser

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Day 1

Concept Notes:

LESSON 1:
People as Media

Any person who is exposed to media messages can also serve as a conduit of information and an
influencer of ideas. You can be considered people as media when you yourselves are well-oriented to media
sources and messages when you are able to provide information as accurate and reliable as possible. People as
media highly expected to be responsible disseminators of information.
For detailed explanation, refer to your book, Media and Information Literacy on pages 131-138.

Activity No. 8.1

Directions: Find a partner for this activity. With your partner, complete the table with as many
people in media as you can think of, based on the category stated in the column heading. Think of
professions or careers that each of the media forms offers.

Print Broadcast Film Video Gaming New Media

Then, choose one column and describe the items that you wrote in it. Why do these people belong
under this category? What are their similarities? Describe the kinds of people media under the category that
you have chosen. Write your answers on the space provided below. Present your findings to the class.
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Rubric for scoring:
Anchors 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
The output shows The output shows The output shows a The ideas needed are
excellence with regard complete information little completeness in not complete at all.
Content to the completeness of and ideas needed. the presented ideas.
essential information
needed.
The output shows The output shows The output at least The idea in the
excellence with regard unity in terms of the shows unity in the output shows no
to the unity of the ideas presented. message or unity at all.
Coherence
message of the output presentation.
or presentation that is
highly visible.
The output shows The output shows The output shows The output shows no
excellence with regard creativity and minimum creativity creativity at all.
to the very evident cleanliness in and cleanliness in
Creativity
creativity and satisfying ways. some ways.
cleanliness of the
output or presentation.

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Day 2

Concept Notes:

LESSON 2:
Text Information and Media

Two of the most important information revolutions in the history of communication and media are the
writing and printing of text. Because of the innovations of the phonetic alphabet and the printing system, human
civilization is able to store and pass knowledge. This is why in the early years of your life; you are taught how
to write and how to share your thoughts in written form.
For a detailed explanation, refer to your book, Media and Information Literacy, on pages 141-145.

Activity No. 8.2

Directions: Answer the given question. Be guided by the given rubric.

Have you used hypertext in creating blog entries or when you make slide presentations? What are your
insights on using these blog entries or slide presentations with hypertext?

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Rubric for scoring:

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 Anchors 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
The output shows The output shows The output shows a The ideas needed are
excellence with regard complete information little completeness in not complete at all.
Content to the completeness of and ideas needed. the presented ideas.
essential information
needed.
The output shows The output shows The output at least The idea in the
excellence with regard unity in terms of the shows unity in the output shows no
to the unity of the ideas presented. message or unity at all.
Coherence
message of the output presentation.
or presentation that is
highly visible.
The output shows The output shows The output shows The output shows no
excellence with regard creativity and minimum creativity creativity at all.
to the very evident cleanliness in and cleanliness in
Creativity
creativity and satisfying ways. some ways.
cleanliness of the
output or presentation.

Day 3

Concept Notes:

LESSON 2 (Continuation)
Text Information and Media

These days, texts are generated using word processing technology. A word processor is any computer
software used to “produces, edit, and format mainly text-based documents [such as] writing letters, memos,
reports, creating letterheads, producing labels, etc.”

For a detailed explanation, refer to your book, Media and Information Literacy, on pages 146-150.

Activity No. 8.3

Directions: Think of two-word processors that you have used. Compare and contrast the two-word
processors in terms of the criteria provided in the table. Then, find pair that has identified the same
word processors. Compare your answers. Decide on which word processor is more advantageous
in each criterion, as well as the one that is overall more preferable.

Criterion Word Processor 1 Word Processor 2

Usage
User Friendliness
Accessibility
Avenue for creativity
Variety of functions
Compatibility with various
formats
Other characteristics

Rubric for scoring:

Anchors 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
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 The output shows
The output shows
excellence with regard The output shows a
complete The ideas needed are
Content to the completeness of little completeness in
information and not complete at all.
essential information the presented ideas.
ideas needed.
needed.
The output shows The output shows The output at least The idea in the
excellence with regard unity in terms of the shows unity in the output shows no
to the unity of the ideas presented. message or unity at all.
Coherence
message of the output or presentation.
presentation that is
highly visible.

POST-TEST

A. Directions: True or False. Read each statement carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is correct;
otherwise, write FALSE.
_______1. One of the characteristics of people who work in media is creative and dynamic.
_______2. YouTube is an example of microblogging.
_______3. People as media are workers who are responsible for bringing you the information you
need.
_______4. The formatted text makes use of linking a text to another text.
_______5. Appropriateness refers to how fitting or suitable the text is used for a specific audience,
purpose, or event.

B. Directions: Answer each question concisely based on your objective insight and critical thinking.
1. Would you apologize and be honest to admit if you provided the wrong text information on your
blog? Why or why not?
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2. In your opinion, who should ensure that there is no erroneous text information that would be
released in print and social media? Why?
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C. On the space provided below, paste a copy of an issue that was massively talked about on the Internet.
Identify whether it was reported by People as Media or People in Media. After identifying it, explain
how it affects the netizens and other people in society.
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Rubric for scoring:

Anchors 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
The output shows
The output shows
excellence with regard The output shows a
complete The ideas needed are
Content to the completeness of little completeness in
information and not complete at all.
essential information the presented ideas.
ideas needed.
needed.
The output shows The output shows The output at least The idea in the
excellence with regard unity in terms of the shows unity in the output shows no
to the unity of the ideas presented. message or unity at all.
Coherence
message of the output or presentation.
presentation that is
highly visible.
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have successfully accomplished your module!
I hope you have gained all the learning competencies in this module. Good job, Batang DICES!

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 Summary
People as Media – people serving as the channel of information.
People in Media – media workers who are responsible for
bringing you the information you need.
Social Media – is a catch-all term for a variety of Internet
z applications that allows users to create content and interact with
each other.
Text – According to Rouse (2015), a text is any “human-readable
sequence of characters” that can form intelligible words.

My Lesson Takeaway

Write a reflection (minimum of one paragraph, maximum of three paragraphs) about People Media
and Text Information and Media. Please observe the manner of expression and legibility of writing.
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References
Sayuno, C.M.M., and Liquigan, B.C. (2019). Diwa Senior High School Series: Media and Information

Literacy (Second Edition) Module. Diwa Learning System Inc., 4/F SEDCO 1 Bldg. 120

Thailand corner Legazpi Streets. Legaspi Village, 1229 Makati City, Philippines.

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