Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Region VII, Central Visayas

DIVISION OF BOHOL

Media and Information Literacy

FIRST QUARTER
Quarter : 1 Week : 1 Day : 4 Activity No. : 4
Competency: : Identify the similarities and differences of media literacy,
information literacy, and technology literacy.
Objective : Identify media, information and technology literacy.

Topic : Understanding Media & Information Literacy

Materials : Hand-outs, Smart Phones/Laptop/Tab

Presentations,
Reference : Media and Information Literacy by: Mark N. Abadiano Ph.D.
Media and Information Literacy by Maria Jovita E. Zarate
Media and Information Literacy Teaching Guide for SHS
Teachers in Collaboration by CHED and Philippine Normal
University
Copyrights : For Classroom Use

Concept Notes

Understanding Media and Information Literacy

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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
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communication through physical objects such as radio, television, computers,

film, etc. It also refers to any physical object used to communicate messages.

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Media Literacy: The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety
of forms. It aims to empower citizens by providing them with the competencies
(knowledge and skills) necessary to engage with traditional media and new
technologies.
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Information: A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study,
experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
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Information Literacy: The ability to recognize when information is needed, and to
locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various formats.
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Technology Literacy: 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.
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Media and Information Literacy: 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.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read and follow directions in each activity given. Use a
separate answer sheet for your answers.

Activity 1 Directions: Put a check mark on the literacy that you think is applicable
for each ability.
Media Information Technology Media and
Abilities Literacy Literacy Literacy Information
Literacy
ML IL TL MIL
Use media resources
and make informed
decisions
Engage with media for
self-expression
Apply self and ethical
use of digital
technologies
Access, manage,
evaluate information
Understand media
function and evaluate
how those functions are
performed
Identify different types of
media
Recognize the need for
information
Evaluate information
and its sources critically
Understands that
technology involves
system
Familiar with the nature
and limitations of the
design process

Activity 2. State the meaning of the following in your OWN words based on
your understanding.

1. Media Literacy
2. Information Literacy
3. Technology Literacy
4. Media and Information Literacy
Bibliography
Patricia B. Licuanan, Ph.D. n.d. Teaching Guide for Senior High School Media and
Information Literacy. Diliman, Quezon, City: Commission on Higher Education.
Zarate, Maria Jovita E. 2016. Media and Information Literacy. Sampalok, Manila: Rex
Book Store, Inc.
Ph.D, Mark N. Abadiano. 2016. Media and Information Literacy. Cronica BookHaus.

ANSWER KEY:

Activity 1 Directions: Put a check on the literacy that you think is applicable
for each ability.
Media Information Technology Media and
Abilities Literacy Literacy Literacy Information
Literacy
ML IL TL MIL
Use media resources /
and make informed
decisions
Engage with media for /
self-expression
Apply self and ethical /
use of digital
technologies
Access, manage, /
evaluate information
Understand media /
function and evaluate
how those functions are
performed
Identify different types of /
media
Recognize the need for /
information
Evaluate information /
and its sources critically
Understands that /
technology involves
system
Familiar with the nature /
and limitations of the
design process