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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (CORE)

2nd Semester Quarter 3

Module 8: Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in

Media and Information Literacy

Media and Information Literacy

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Senior High School (Core)
SHS – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 3 - Module 8: Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in Media and Information
Literacy
First Edition, 2020

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of
the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office
wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such
agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names,
trademarks, etc.) included in this book are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every
effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their
respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership
over them.

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Introduction

Welcome to this self-learning MIL Module 8: Legal, Ethical, and

Societal Issues in Media and Information Literacy. In accomplishing this
learning material, you have to take first the pre-test, and you are tasked to
study the learning activities and perform the various practice tasks. After
doing so, you may take the post- test to determine the knowledge and skills
you gained from this lesson. To enhance your competence, you have also to
accomplish your assignment found in this module. Thank you and Good luck!

Copyright is grounded in Republic Act No. 8293 or The Intellectual

Property Code of the Philippines of 1997. It declares that “the State recognizes
that an effective intellectual and industrial property system is vital to the
development of domestic and creative activity, facilities transfer of technology,
attracts foreign investments, and ensures market access for our products. It
shall protect and secure the exclusive rights of scientist, inventors, artist, and
other gifted citizens to their intellectual property and creations, particularly
when beneficial to the people, for such periods as provided in this Act.”

In particular, Section 172.2 of the Act states that “works are protected
by the sole fact of their creation, irrespective of their mode or form of
expression, as well as of their content, quality and purpose.”

In that context, the following article from the website the Concordia
University Nebraska Library may be applicable.

Copyright law grants protection to original works of authorship fixed in

a tangible means of expression. That includes just about anything that is
written, recorded, built or crafted, whether published or unpublished. It even
includes websites and the images on them!

If you want to use, sample or make a copy of all part of a work created
by someone else, you need to first determine how copyright law applies to
your situation.

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 Learning Objectives: After completing the module, you
are expected to…
1. Define and explain digital divide, addiction and bullying.

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 2. Cite practical situation when to apply knowledge in intellectual
property, copy right, and fair use guidelines.
3. Create a 1-minute video for a campaign add to combat digital divide,
computer addiction and cyberbullying that promotes ethical use.

Vocabulary List
Digital divide - an economic inequality between groups in terms of access to, use of,
or knowledge of ICT.

Computer addiction - the excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes
with daily life.

Cyber Bullying - bullying that takes place online, or using electronic technology
such as cell phones, computers, and tablets over communication tools including
social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites.

Copyright - a legal device that gives the creator of a literary, artistic, musical, or
other creative work the sole right to publish and sell that work.

Plagiarism - an act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and

thoughts of another author without authorization.

Infringement - the action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.; violation.

Pretest
Direction: Read the questions carefully write T for True and F for False
statement.

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________1. Digital divide concern about the economic inequality between a
groups in terms of access to, use of, or knowledge of ICT.

________2. A copyright statement says that the excessive use of computers to

the extent that it interferes with daily life.

________3. Cyberbullying takes place online, or using electronic technology

such as cell phones, computers, and tablets over communication tools.

________4. An act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and

thoughts of another author without authorization; the representation of that
author's work as one's own, as by not crediting the original author is called
Plagiarism.

________5. A legal device that gives the creator of a literary, artistic, musical,
or other creative work the sole right to publish and sell that work is a
Copyright.

________6. Republic Act No. 8293 or The Intellectual Property Code of the
Philippines of 1997.

________7. Section 173.2 of the Act states that “works are protected by the
sole fact of their creation, irrespective of their mode or form of expression, as
well as of their content, quality and purpose.”

________8. RA 10175 punishes content-related offences such as cybersex,

child pornography and libel which maybe committed through a computer
system.

________9. Violation of a copyright is called infringement.

________10. Global digital divide designates countries as the units of

analysis, and examines the divide between developing and developed
countries on an international scale.

Learning Activities

Instructions: Read and understand the information sheet below about the Legal, Ethical, and
Societal Issues in Media and information

Media and Information Literacy

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Terms to understand
Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in Media and Information Literacy
This State the objectives of the milestones on how the Internet has helped
humanity reach, but stress the possible dangers of using the Internet. There are possible
dangers of using the internet using the image below.

Source: Cloud Image of Internet Dangers (Photograph). Retrieved from https://www.cyberpatrol.com/assets/cyberpatrol/cybersharks_map.jpg

What issues do you see in the picture above?

My thoughts:

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 Which of these issues have happened
to you or to someone you know?

My thoughts:

Which ones do you understand?

Which ones do you not know?

My thoughts:

This under the lens of RA 10175: Cybercrime Law

What is RA 10175 or Cybercrime Law? RA 10175 punishes content-related

offences such as cybersex, child pornography and libel which maybe committed through
a computer system.

Individuals found guilty of cybersex face a jail term of prison mayor (6 years and
one day to 12 years) or a fine of at least P200,000 but not exceeding P1 million.

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 Child pornography via computer carries a penalty one degree higher than that
provided by RA 9775, or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009. Under RA 9775, those
who produce, disseminate or publish child pornography will be fined from P50,000 to P5
million, and slapped a maximum jail term of reclusion Perpetua, or 20 to 40 years.

Persons found guilty of unsolicited communication face arrest (imprisonment for 1

month and 1 day to 6 months) or a fine of at least P50,000 but not more than P250,000,
or both.

❖ Copyright - a legal device that gives the creator of a literary, artistic, musical, or other
creative work the sole right to publish and sell that work. Copyright owners have the
right to control the reproduction of their work, including the right to receive payment
for that reproduction. An author may grant or sell those rights to others, including
publishers or recording companies. Violation of a copyright is called infringement.

❖ Plagiarism - an act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts
of another author without authorization; the representation of that author's work as
one's own, as by not crediting the original author.

❖ Digital divide - an economic inequality between groups in terms of access to, use of,
or knowledge of ICT. The divide within countries (such as the digital divide in the
United States) can refer to inequalities between individuals, households, businesses,
and geographic areas at different socioeconomic (and other demographic) levels. The
Global digital divide designates countries as the units of analysis and examines the
divide between developing and developed countries on an international scale.

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 • What can you say about the picture?
• Did you somehow experience this kind
of scenario?

My thoughts:

❖ Computer addiction - the excessive use of computers to the extent that it interferes
with daily life. This excessive use may for example interfere with work or sleep, result
in problems with social interaction, or affect mood, relationships, and thought
processes.

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 • What can you say about the
picture?
• Did you somehow experience
this kind of scenario?

My thoughts:

❖ Cyber Bullying - bullying that takes place online, or using electronic technology such
as cell phones, computers, and tablets over communication tools including social
media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. Examples of cyber bullying: text
messages or emails composed to insult or demean; rumors or false statements spread
by email or posted on social networking sites; and humiliating photos, videos,
websites, or fake profiles deliberately shared across social media.

❖ Fair Use Guidelines - In its most general sense, a fair use is any copying of copyrighted
material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon,
criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission
from the copyright owner. In other words, fair use is a defense against a claim of
copyright infringement. If your use qualifies as a fair use, then it would not be
considered an infringement.

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PRACTICE TASK 1

Direction: Answer the following questions. Essay (5pts each)

1. In your own understanding can you define and explain digital divide?
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2. In 1 paragraph what can you suggest to prevent computer addiction.

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3. Give 5 advice to stop/prevent a cyberbullying online.

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 _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________.

PRACTICE TASK 2

Direction: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using media and

information. (10 points)

No. Platform/Multi-Media Opportunities/ Challenges/

Advantage Disadvantages
1. Google
2. Online communication (fb, twitter,
Instagram etc.)
3. Online Banking
4. Online Games
5. Online Selling

After evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of using the presented

platform, cite practical situation when to apply knowledge in intellectual
property, copy right, and fair use guidelines. (5pts)

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PRACTICE TASK 3

Direction: Create your own 1-minute video campaign add to combat digital
divide, computer addiction and cyberbullying that promotes ethical use.
(50 points)

You can use similar to the MTRCB. You can also use any of the following with
using the Internet legally and ethically, by promoting netiquette, policies, and
guidelines.

• To create a 1-minute video choose one in any of the following:

Rap Song, Poem, Dance or Spoken Poetry.
• You can use any devices like cellphone or laptop for recording your
video.
• You can pass your activity using your email address.

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POST TEST
Direction: Read the questions carefully and select the best answer by
writing only the letter of your choice on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following concern about the economic inequality between a
groups in terms of access to, use of, or knowledge of ICT.
A. Digital divide B. Copyright C. Computer addiction D. Cyberbullying
2. Which statement says that the excessive use of computers to the extent
that it interferes with daily life.
A. Digital divide B. Copyright C. Computer addiction D. Cyberbullying
3. It is bullying that takes place online, or using electronic technology such
as cell phones, computers, and tablets over communication tools.
A. Digital divide B. Copyright C. Computer addiction D. Cyberbullying
4. This is an act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and
thoughts of another author without authorization; the representation of that
author's work as one's own, as by not crediting the original author.
A. Digital divide B. Copyright C. Plagiarism D. Cyberbullying
5. A legal device that gives the creator of a literary, artistic, musical, or other
creative work the sole right to publish and sell that work.
A. Digital divide B. Copyright C. Plagiarism D. Cyberbullying
6. Copyright law grants __________ to original works of authorship fixed in a
tangible means of expression.

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A. Right B. Protection C. Infringement D. Authorization
7. Violation of a copyright is called __________.
A. Right B. Protection C. Infringement D. Authorization
8. Republic Act No. __________ or The Intellectual Property Code of the
Philippines of 1997.
A. RA 10176 B. RA 8294 C. RA 10175 D. RA 8293
9. Republic Act No. __________ punishes content-related offences such as
cybersex, child pornography and libel which maybe committed through a
computer system.
A. RA 10176 B. RA 8294 C. RA 10175 D. RA 8293
10. Section __________ the Act states that “works are protected by the sole fact
of their creation, irrespective of their mode or form of expression, as well as of
their content, quality and purpose.”
A. Sec. 172.2 B. Sec. 182.3 C. Sec. 192.4 D. Sec. 102.2

ASSIGNMENT
Direction: write a reflection about the lesson not less than 5 sentence.

➢ What do you learn about the lesson?

➢ Which of the following have you understand most?
➢ What is the right thing to do when using the internet?

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 Reference

Essay, R. (n.d.). http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/printouts/Essay%20Rubric.pdf.

INQUIRER.NET. (n.d.). https://technology.inquirer.net/34360/in-the-know-the-cybercrime-law.

performance, s. r. (n.d.). https://www.uen.org/rubric/previewRubric.html?id=12.

poetry, r. f. (n.d.).
http://bclearningnetwork.com/LOR/media/EN11/Join_Revolution/Rubrics/RUBRIC_Spoken_
Word.pdf.

rubrics, r. s. (n.d.). Rap or poem rubric. Retrieved

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=PrintRubric&rubric_id=1436538&.

rubrics, s. d. (n.d.).
https://www.orange.k12.nj.us/cms/lib/NJ01000601/Centricity/Domain/2698/Dance%20Perf
ormance%20Rubric.pdf.

School, T. G. (2006). MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY core subject. 4th Floor, Commission on
Higher Education, C.P. Garcia Ave., Diliman, Quezon City: Published by the Commission on
Higher Education, 2016.

Source: Cloud Image of Internet Dangers (Photograph). Retrieved from

https://www.cyberpatrol.com/assets/cyberpatrol/cybersharks_map.jpg . (n.d.).

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ANSWER KEY

PRE-TEST
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. T
6. T
7. F
8. T
9. T
10. T

PRACTICE 1 (15pts)
Rubrics for essay
Criteria Excellent Good Fair Poor
Focus & There is one clear, There is one clear, There is one topic. The topic and main
Details well focused topic. well focused Main ideas are ideas are not clear.
Main ideas are clear topic. Main ideas are somewhat clear.
and are well clear but are not
supported by detailed well supported by
and accurate detailed
information. information.
Sentence All sentences are well Most sentences are Most sentences are Sentences sound
Structure, constructed and have well-constructed well constructed, but awkward, are
Grammar, varied structure and and they have a similar distractingly
Mechanics, & length. The author have varied structure and/or repetitive, or are
Spelling makes no errors in structure length. The author difficult to
grammar, mechanics, and length. The makes several errors understand. The
and/or spelling. author makes a few in grammar, author makes
errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or

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 mechanics, and/or spelling that numerous errors in
spelling, but they do interfere with grammar, mechanics,
not interfere with understanding. and/or spelling
understanding. that interfere with
understanding.
Organization The introduction is The introduction The introduction There is no clear
inviting, states the states the main topic states introduction,
main topic, and and provides an the main topic. A structure,
provides an overview overview of the conclusion is or conclusion.
of the paper. paper. A conclusion included.
Information is is included.
relevant and
presented
in a logical order. The
conclusion is strong.

PRACTICE 2 (15pts)
Evaluate the opportunities and challenges in media and information.

No. Legal, Ethical, and Societal Opportunities/ Challenges/

Issues in Media and Advantage Disadvantages
Information Literacy
1. Internet/Google Easy access learning No internet
online anytime & connection,
anywhere, unlimited Reliability of
information. information, poor
internet connection,
source of information
etc.
2. Online communication (fb, Easy and fast access easy and fast access
twitter, Instagram etc.) of communication of human trafficking,
even in far country. cybersex,
cyberbullying etc.
3. Online Banking Easy and fast access Phishing, pharming,
of money transaction. hacking etc.
4. Online Games More interaction Poor connection, no
physical activities
etc.
5. Online Selling Fast and easy to buy Delay of delivery,
the items you want high cost of shipping
and needs fee, expectation item
is far from what you
order etc.

PRACTICE 3 (50pts)

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Rap / Poem Presentation Sample Rubric

Dance Presentation Sample Rubric

Criteria Does Not Meet

Expectations 1

Spoken Word Poetry Presentation Sample Rubric

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POST TEST
Key to correction
1. A 6. B
2. C 7. C
POSTDTEST 8. D
3.
4. C 9. C
5. B 10. A

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