INTERACTIVE

MODULE
FOR
MEDIA
INFORMATION
LITERACY
Teacher: Joel Cabusao Lacay

Educ’l Attainment: BS COMPUTER SCIENCE

Subject: MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

Topic: MEDIA AND INFORMATION SOURCES

Module Content:

Lesson 5:

A. Library and Internet Sources

B. Skills in Determining Reliability and Accuracy of Information
C. Alternative Media
D. Mind Mapping
E. Indigenous Media and Information Sources
F. Open Educational Resource (OER)

Specific Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, the learners are able to:

• Define different Media and information Services
• Differentiate various information services

Pre-test. ENUMERATION. Write your answer in the blank sheet of paper.

1. Give at least five types of print media.

2. Give at least five types of broadcast media.
3. Give at least five types of digital media/new media.

MEDIA & INFORMATION SOURCES

SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

MAGAZINE - A magazine is a collection of articles and images about diverse topics of

popular interest and current events.

ACADEMIC JOURNAL- A journal is a collection of articles usually written by scholars in

an academic of professional field.

DATABASE – A database contains of articles in magazines, journals, and newspapers.

They may be also contained citations of podcast, blogs, videos and other media types.

NEWSPAPERS – A newspaper is a collection of articles about current events usually

published daily.
•LIBRARIES
•INDIGENOUS MEDIA
•INTERNET

LIBRARIES

WHAT IS A LIBRARY? -A place in which literary, musical, artistic, or reference

materials (such as books, manuscripts, recordings, or films) are kept for use but not for
sale (Merriam Webster’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary)

4 Major Types of Libraries:

•ACADEMIC LIBRARY
•PUBLIC LIBRARY
•SCHOOL LIBRARY
•SPECIAL LIBRARY

ACADEMIC LIBRARY - serves colleges and universities

PUBLIC LIBRARY - serves cities and towns of all types

SCHOOL LIBRARY - serves students from Kindergarten to Grade 12

SPECIAL LIBRARY - are in specialized environments, such as hospitals, corporations,

museums, the military, private business, and the government.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

•LIBRARIES

•INDIGENOUS MEDIA

•INTERNET

INDIGENOUS MEDIA

What is Indigenous? - Native; local; originating or produced naturally in a particular

region/locality

Indigenous Knowledge - knowledge that is unique to a specific culture or society; most

often it is not written down.

Indigenous Communication - transmission of information through local channels or

forms - it is a means by which the culture is preserved, handed down and adapted

INDIGENOUS MEDIA - may be defined as forms of media expression conceptualized,

produced, and circulated by indigenous peoples around the globe as vehicles for
communication

FORMS OF INDIGENOUS MEDIA:

1. FOLK OR TRADITIONAL MEDIA

2. GATHERINGS AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
3. DIRECT OBSERVATION
4. RECORDS (WRITTEN, CARVED, ORAL)
5. ORAL INSTRUCTION
SOURCES OF INFORMATION:

•LIBRARIES
•INDIGENOUS MEDIA
•INTERNET

INTERNET

What is an Internet? - A global computer network providing a variety of information and

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

EVALUATING INFORMATION FOUND ON THE INTERNET: -Authorship -Publishing

body -Accuracy and Verifiability -Currency

Things to Consider in Evaluating Information:

-Reliability
-Accuracy
-Value
-Authority
-Timeliness

Reliability of Information is said to be reliable if it can be verified and evaluated.

Others refer to the trustworthiness of the source in evaluating the reliability of
information.

Accuracy of Information Accuracy refers to the closeness of the report to the actual
data. Measurement of accuracy varies, depending on the type of information being
evaluated. Forecasts - similar to the actual data. Financial - values are correct

Value of Information is said to be of value if it aids the user in making or improving

decisions.

Authority of the Source - Who authored or published the information? - Is the source
credible?

Timeliness Reliability, accuracy, and value of information may vary based on the time
it was produced or acquired. It may become irrelevant and inaccurate with the passing
of time (thus making it less valuable)

Timeliness Other information may be timeless, proven to be the same in reliability,

accuracy, and value throughout history.

Skills in determining the Reliability of Information:

a. Check the Author

b. Check the Date of Publication or of update
c. Check for Citations
d. Check the Domain or owner of the site/page. .com - .Edu - .mil - .gov - .org - commercial
educational military government nonprofit organization

Skills in Determining Accurate Information:

a. Look for facts.

b. Cross-reference with other source for consistency.
c. Determine the reason for writing and publishing the information.
Activity 1.

Name: Score:
Schedule: Date:

Give personal definition Provide Sample Picture

Magazines
Academic Journal
Database
Newspaper

Post-test. ENUMERATION. Write your answer in the blank sheet of paper.

1-3. Give at least 3 sources of information.

4-7. Give the 4 major types of library.
8-10. Give at least 3 kinds of social media.

Bibliography:

 Media and Information Literacy by: Mark N. Abadiano Ph.D.

 http://communicationtheory.org/category/communicati on-
models/page/2/
 http://communicationtheory.org/types-of-communication/
 http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-
information/media-development/media-literacy/mil-as- composite-
concept/
 http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0022/002246/224655e. pdf
 http://www.unescobkk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ict/Wor
kshops/RDTC_15ch/S6D3-Ramon.pdf
 https://www.slideshare.net/arnielping/media-and-information-
literacy-communication