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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON
SAN FRANCISCO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

Similarities and Differences of Media, Information,
Literacy, and Technology Literacy

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (WEEK 2 )

Name of the Student:__________________________________________________________
Date:__________________________

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
In today’s age of misinformation and fake news, one of the most critical 21st century skills
you need to learn is information literacy. The reality is, we live in a world where the quality of
information we receive largely determines our choices and ensuing actions, including our capacity to
enjoy fundamental freedoms and the ability for self-determination and development.
Driven by technological improvements in telecommunications, there is also a proliferation of media
and other information providers through which vast amounts of information and knowledge are
accessed and shared by citizen (Karklins, J., UNESCO). In this fast-paced technology-driven time, we
are bombarded with various information here and there, in the convenience of a click, right in the
comforts of our very own homes. Being Senior High School students, you are expected to be literate,
not just in terms of numbers and letters, but to be able to fully grasp up to what extent information
may be used and distributed.
II. LEARNING SKILLS FROM MELCs
Identify the similarities and differences of media, information, literacy, and technology literacy.
(MIL11/12IMIL-IIIa-2)

III. ACTIVITIES
A. Let Us Review
Before you proceed to your new Learning Activity Sheet, let us check first what you have
learned in your previous Learning Activity Sheet.
*In communication, we make use of different channels so as to convey and/or exchange
information. Imagine a typical day in your life as a Senior High School student. Identify and
list down ten (10) different kinds of media that you use in order to communicate information.
B. Let Us Study
The Description of Media Literacy, Information Literacy, and Technology Literacy
Literacy
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.

Media
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
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used to communicate messages. 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.
The National Association for Media Literacy Education
(NAMLE USA) defines Media Literacy as 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 synthesize, analyze
and produce mediated messages.
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL USA) defined information
literacy as 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.”
Information Literacy includes the competencies to be effective in all stages of the lifecycle
of documents of all kinds, the capacity to understand the ethical implications of these
documents, and the ability to behave in an ethical way throughout these stages.
In a time when technological advancements have brought an ever-growing amount of
information, people are drowning with way too much data. While the abundance of
information may have advantages, verifying its authenticity, validity, and reliability, remains
a problem for all. Information literacy helps solve that.
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 ability to acquire new knowledge for
on-going and lifelong learning in 21st century global workplace.
Technology literacy is also defined as 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.
Media and Information Literacy
Knowledge can be created and disseminated in all forms and formats. Media and information
increase every day and it becomes so abundant that it can be found anywhere, anytime
especially in the booming era of data and information explosion. Becoming media and
information literate individuals will test our patience on how we deal with information. It
includes a certain level of respect towards those who need and request for it. Respect for
information need means we allow each and every one to express their ideas, opinions and
expressions fully without any judgment or prejudice. MIL teaches us to use information and
media content in an ethical, efficient and effective manner.            
Media and Information Literacy is 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.
Media literate citizens can:
a) access, find, evaluate, use the information they need in ethical and effective ways;
b) understand the role and functions of media and other information providers such as
libraries, museums and archives, including those on the Internet, in democratic societies and

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in the lives of individuals;
c) understand the conditions under which media and information providers can best fulfil
their roles and functions;
d) critically evaluate information and media content from a variety of sources;
e) engage with media and information providers for self-expression, life-long learning,
democratic participation, and good governance; and
f) enhance the skills (including ICT skills) needed to produce content in a variety of media
formats .
Media and Information Literacy (MIL) therefore brings together Information Literacy and
Media Literacy, along with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Digital
Literacy, as a new literacy construct that helps empower people, communities and nations to
participate in and contribute to global knowledge societies.
Individuals can be benefited in being media and information literate. Through media and
information literacy, individuals can attain the following:
1. Significant improvement of quality of life
2. Greater political participation
3. Better economic opportunities
4. Improved learning environment
5. Developed and unified social units
C. Let Us Practice

Exercise 1. Based on your understanding of the lesson above. List down the
similarities and differences between the three. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper. Do not fail to submit output to the teacher.
Literacy What are their…
similarities differences
Media

Information

Technology

D. Let Us Remember

Information Literacy is an important skill in life. An individual who is literate in

the location, access, evaluation, and use of information also displays a certain
sense of critical literacy. When you are information literate, you are able to
evaluate what information you need, what to discard, and how to use the
information you selected.

E. Let Us Practice More

Exercise 2. Instruction: Based on your learning answer the following questions,

write your answer in a concise manner.
1. From your own point of view, make a list that describes a person who is literate
in media and information. Write down at least five (5) characteristics.

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 a.____________________________________________________
b.____________________________________________________
c.____________________________________________________
d.____________________________________________________
e.____________________________________________________

F. Evaluation

Instruction: Answer the ff. questions on a separate sheet of paper.

1. As a student, what do you think are the usual instances and reasons for your
need of information?
2. What tasks have you done in the past that required searching information for
you to complete them.

IV. RUBRIC FOR SCORING (if necessary)

V. ANSWER KEY

Exercise 1: Answer may vary.

Exercise 2: Answer may vary.
Evaluation: Answers may vary.

VI. REFERENCES
Gonzales, Edward D. (2016). Media and Information Literacy, Manila, Philippines: JFS
Publishing Services.

Prepared by:

LEA G. NOVELA
Senior High School Teacher II

Reviewed by:
RINO G. ORR
Senior High School- Assistant Principal II

Approved by:
RAMILO G. FURAQUE
School Principal I