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Bullying
Copyright
Plagiarism
Computer
Addiction

Digital Divide

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SHOTS
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Content Standards

The learners demonstrate an understanding of the

legal, ethical,

and societal issues in the use of media and Learning

Objectives

• Define and explain copyright and other related

issues.
MIL11/12LESI-IIIg-20
• Discuss current issues related to copyright in
relation to actions of government and private
sectors, including but not limited to Cybercrime Law
RA10175. MIL11/12LESI-IIIg-21
• Explain actions to promote ethical use of media
and information. MIL11/12LESI-IIIg-22
• Enumerate opportunities and challenges in media and
information. MIL12LESI-IIIg-23ation

Republic Act, 10175: Cybercrime law

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a. What issues do you see in the poster?

b. Which ones do you understand? Which ones do
you not know?
c. What possible dangers and issues of unguarded
use of the internet are depicted in the picture?
d. Which of these issues have happened to you or
to your friends? Why did they happen?
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DEFINITION OF TERMS

• 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. 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.
• 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.
• Computer addiction - the excessive use of computers to the
extent that it interferes with daily life.
• Digital divide - an economic inequality between groups in
terms of access to, use of, or knowledge of ICT.
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GROUPINGS
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Case 1: Plagiarism
1. Read the following articles on a case of plagiarism: “UP
student plagiarizes prize-winning photos” at
http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/39566-up-student-admi
ts-plagiarized-photos
2. and “UP grad in photo plagiarism gets redemption” at
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/12/03/1528420
/grad-photo-plagiarism-gets-redemption
3. After reading, answer the following questions:
 
a. First article: “UP student plagiarizes prize-winning photos”
• In what competition did Solis send in his plagiarized work?
• What sanctions did he receive from the organizing
committee? Describe his actions.
• Do you think technology and the internet have made
plagiarism easier? Do you think technology has made people
more or less creative? Explain your answer by citing examples.
b. Second article: “UP grad in photo plagiarism gets
redemption”
• According to the article, how did Solis redeem himself? What
job did he have?
• What project did he help?
• What is there to learn about the life of Solis?
3. Summarize the answers.
4. Choose a reporter to present the answers in class. The
reporter may use presentation software or cue cards.
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Case 2: Cyber Bullying
1. Read the news article about Robert Blair Carabuena and
the Metropolitan Manila Development
Authority Aide Fabros: “Carabuena: From bully to
cyberbullying victim” at
(11) T3 - Motorist mauls MMDA Enforcer – YouTube
 
(If the class has a computer, the group may also watch the
news report at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLr-laylF4s
 
2. After reading, answer the following questions:
 
• What did Carabuena do that made netizens angry?
• Describe the acts of cyber bullying that the netizens did to
Carabuena. Do you think their actions are justifiable? Defend
your answer.
• How did the incident affect Carabuena’s life?
• Do you think technology and the Internet has made bullying
easier?
• Give one suggestion to avoid cyber bullying. Give one
suggestion to avoid being a cyber bully.
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Case 3: Computer addiction
1. Read the news article on computer addiction: “Four in ten
teenage girls 'are addicted to internet:
Youngsters increasingly showing signs of compulsion with
their tablets and smart phones” at
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2623903/Four-ten-t
eenage-girls-addicted-internet-Youngstersincreasingly-showing
-signs-compulsion-tablets-smart-phones.html
 
1. After reading the article, answer the following questions:
 
• From the research, do boys and girls share the same Internet
usage? Explain your answer. Cite statistics or data.
• Cite one real life example in your school or community of
teenagers who have experienced computer addiction. What
happen them? Have they recovered from their addiction?
• Give two pieces of advice from Tablets for Schools to avoid
computer addiction.
3. Summarize the answers.
4. Choose a reporter to present the answers in class. The
reporter may use presentation software or cue cards
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Case 4: Digital divide
 
1. Read the article on digital divide in the Philippines:
http://affi.com.ph/2014/06/faster-economic-growth-thru-
sme-friendly-connectivityan-affi-appeal-to-telcos/
2. Philippines gains additional telecom market competition (globenewswire
.com)
 
2. After reading, answer the following questions:
What were the positive effects of having faster internet speed ?
• Describe the internet connection status in the Philippines, in
terms of number of people with internet connection, the
average internet broadband download speed compared to other
countries, and the average cost of monthly Internet services.
• How does the Philippines’ slow Internet connection affect the
SMEs? Do you think a faster Internet connection can promote
better income for them? Explain your answer.
• Do you think commercial stores or offices should have
websites? What are the advantages and disadvantages that can
you foresee?
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CONTENT & Ethical,
- Content is and- Content
Societal
is accurate and Issues
comprehensive, accurate, persuasive. - Content is not - Content is incomplete.
DEVELOPMEN
Media & Information
and persuasive.
Literacycomprehensive
- Major points are stated. and /or - Major points are not clear
- Major points are stated - Responses are adequate persuasive. and /or persuasive.
T clearly and are well and address assignment. - Major points are Questions were not
supported. - Content and purpose of addressed, but not well adequately answered.
- Responses are excellent, the writing are clear. supported.
timely and address - Responses are inadequate
assignment including or do not address
course concepts. assignment.
- Content and purpose of - Content is inconsistent
the writing are clear. with regard to purpose and
clarity of thought.

Organization -Structure of the paper is

clear and easy to follow.
and Structure - Paragraph transitions are
logical and maintain the
  flow of thought throughout
the paper.
- Conclusion is logical and
flows from the body of the
paper.
- Structure is mostly clear
and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are
present.
- Conclusion is logical.
- Structure of the paper is
not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions
need improvement.
- Conclusion is missing, or
if provided, does not flow
from the body of the paper.
- Organization and
structure detract from the
message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed
and lack transition of
thoughts.

Format - Paper follows all

designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate
length as described for the
assignment.
-Format enhances
readability of paper.
- Paper follows designated
guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate
length as described for the
assignment.
-Format is good.
- Paper follows most
guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under word
length.
- Paper lacks many
elements of correct
formatting.
- Paper is
inadequate/excessive in
length.
-Paper is not double spaced

Grammar, - Rules of grammar, usage,

and punctuation are
Punctuation & followed; spelling is
correct.
Spelling - Language is clear and
precise; sentences display
consistently strong, varied
structure
- Rules of grammar, usage,
and punctuation are - Paper contains few
- Paper contains numerous
grammatical, punctuation,
followed with minor errors. grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
Spelling is correct. and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or
- Language lacks clarity or conversational tone
includes the use of some
jargon or conversational
tone.

Time Pass the paper on time
Management
References APA encoding/ all
required elements are
included; generate
source references
Late: Passed Within 6
hrs late.
APA Encoding / missed
one element; generate
source references
Late: Passed after 6 hrs.
(6:01 – 12 hrs)
APA encoding / more
than 2 elements are
missing. Generate
source references
More than 12 hours late
in passing the paper
Not APA style/ did not
generate reference at the
end of the paper

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