Media and Information Literacy: 4 Quarter Week 1

MEDIA AND INFORMATION
LITERACY
4th Quarter
Week 1
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Division of Surigao del Sur
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Competency: Cite an example of an issue showing the power of media
and information to affect change
Objectives: At the end of the week, you shall have

o Identified possible opportunities and challenges of media and information
to society;
o Analyzed the opportunities of the internet and examine its possible threats
in different areas depending on the users’ behavior; and
o Reflected on how media and information can affect change, as well as
know the responsibilities of the users through an essay.
Learner’s Tasks
Lesson Overview
With the advancement of technology, the internet has created opportunity for
media and information in terms of use, access, delivery, and application. And taking part
in the information society is vital for nation building. Different media and information
platforms are available online for storage and access. And with its significant growth in
usage rate, it is the responsibility of users, especially the children and the young, to make
use of its advantages and most importantly, identify the possible threats that come along
with it.
Empowering and educating the children and the young people on how to
properly manage the risks related to internet is the best protection there is.
Table 1. Opportunities and Challenges of Media and Information

Opportunities Challenges
Educational - Availability of educational - Learner’s distraction
platforms - Vulnerable to plagiarism and
- Tools used in teaching copyright infringement
- MOOC
Economic - Employability - Online threats, money theft (E.g.,
- Ease of transactions Scam, Phishing)
- Business advertising - Commercial Fraud
- Ability to promote (tourism - Inappropriate advertisement and
support) marketing
Social - Participation in Information - Internet addiction
sharing - Misinformation, disinformation,
- Collaboration and connectivity malinformation
(Using collaborative tools) - Invasion of data privacy & online
- Freedom of expression security threats
- Grounds for cyber crime
- Inappropriate/illegal/harmful
content
1
Political - Public participation (E.g., Citizen - Vulnerability to non-objectivity of
journalism) media outlets 1
- Watchdog role of journalism
- Advocate more easily
- Technological advancement
(Machine voting)
Although one has the right to freedom of expression, it is not absolute. There exists
a limit threshold as to what extent one can exercise this right. Common limitations or
boundaries to freedom of speech relate to libel, slander, obscenity, pornography,
sedition, incitement, fighting words, classified information, copyright violation, trade
secrets, food labeling, non-disclosure agreements, the right to privacy, dignity, the right
to be forgotten, public security and perjury.
The need to educate oneself in properly engaging with the internet in all matters
that concern media and information is important. It depends on the users to make the
most of the information found on the internet, utilizing it empower Filipino citizens and
protect each one from mishandling this powerful tool in this digitalized age.
Activity 1.
Look for (3) friends who have personally experienced the different challenges posed by
media and information on various sectors as discussed and fill in the table based on
their answers.
Name Challenge How did you What was the What lessons
experienced deal with it? outcome? did you learn?
1.
2.
3.
Activity 2.
Written Work: Research a news article (2016 – up to present) on the internet about an
event that shows the power of media and information to affect change or an event
where media and information was instrumental in making a change. Cite the source of
the news using APA style and write a summary and reaction about the article.
Format and points

• Citation – 3 points
• Summary of event (4-6 sentences) – 5 points
• Reaction (5-7 sentences) – 7 points
1 The task of the media, especially national media outlets, is not and should not be to
function as a mouthpiece for any government body or particular candidate. Its basic
role is to enlighten and educate the public and act as a neutral, objective platform for
the free debate of all points of view.
2
Reaction Guide Questions:
1. What media is important or instrumental during the event? (1 point)
2. Why do you think the identified media was instrumental or very important in this
event? (3 points)
3. Was the outcome a positive or a negative change? Explain your answer. (3
points)
Formative Test
Directions: Read each question carefully and write a brief answer based on your
understanding.
1. A former Philippine senator once said that “the internet was a marketplace of
ideas, but now it’s a battlefield”. Cite specific scenarios that will support this
claim.
2. The freedom of expression in the Philippines is partly free. Do you agree.
Support your claims.
Answer Key
Activity 1. Answers may vary.

Activity 2. Answers may vary.
References
Online Resources: Denial, A., 2021. Social Media: Opportunities and Challenges | The
Journal of Optometric Education. [online] Journal.opted.org. Available at:
<https://journal.opted.org/article/social-media-opportunities-and-challenges/>
Unesco.mil-for-teachers.unaoc.org. 2021. Unit 2: Challenges and Risks in the Virtual World.

[online] Available at: <http://unesco.mil-for-teachers.unaoc.org/modules/module-
7/unit-2/>
Dungao, A., Carlos, J. and Villarin, V., 2021. Freedom of speech does not mean you can
say anything you want. [online] Eagle News. Available at:
<https://www.eaglenews.ph/freedom-of-speech-does-not-mean-you-can-say-
anything-you-
want/#:~:text=Examples%20of%20mandatory%20limitations%20to,well%20as%20la
ws%20against%20obscenity.&text=One%20can%20see%20the%20lack,exercising%2
0their%20freedom%20of%20speech.>

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MEDIA AND INFORMATION

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Development Team Quality Assurance Team

Developer: Chrisha D. Encendencia Evaluator/s:

LAS Graphics and Design Credits:

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Division of Surigao del Sur

Telephone: (086) 211-3225

Objectives: At the end of the week, you shall have

Table 1. Opportunities and Challenges of Media and Information

Format and points

Activity 1. Answers may vary.

Unesco.mil-for-teachers.unaoc.org. 2021. Unit 2: Challenges and Risks in the Virtual World.

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