Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE I PANGASINAN
MINIEN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
MINIEN WEST, STA. BARBARA

MEDIA INFORMATION LITERACY

Name: ________________________________________________ Grade & Section: ____________________

RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION

EXPECTIONS:
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. Identify the characteristics of responsible users and competent producers of media and information;
2. Create a digital poster which will influence the students to be responsible users and competent
producers of media and information;
3. Develop an essay elaborating on how to become a responsible media information user.

LESSON:
At the present time, people are gathering information through media and technology. We can easily
access information from various sources all over the Internet by simply searching keywords and clicking on it.
This can be used to our advantage—for personal development and professional growth. It does, however, cause
major issues too.

How can we be a responsible media information user?

1. Be aware of emotions – Once you have sent it, there is no way to get the message back. Take time
to reflect on your feelings before anything that you may regret; after all, no one wants to be “Internet
famous” for the wrong thing.
2. Don’t Plagiarize – Taking writing from an outside source without giving proper credit is a form of
plagiarism even if you found it on Facebook. It’s a crime!
3. Know your sources – The use of sources in your work is one way of supporting your arguments.
This means that the sources you use as part of your list of references needs to be reliable and
accurate.
4. Avoid sharing personal details – There are people online who would like to take advantage of your
trust. Do not publish personal information. Social media posts cannot be completely deleted, and all
information posted has its unintended consequences. Be responsible of what you share, post and
like on social media. - Never share your phone number, address or even your whereabouts. (Better
to be safe than sorry)
5. Be mindful of the rules – Whenever you are using Facebook, YouTube, and other social media sites,
know their rules. Each of them has its rules for the users to follow.

ACTIVITY: Write a short

essay about “Being a
Responsible User of Media”.
You may use the image below
as a guide.

REFERENCES:
• Media and Information Literacy – Grade 12
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Responsible Use of Media and Information
First Edition, 2020