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• Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another.
• Every communication involves (at least) one sender, a message and a recipient.
• Models of Communication:

  • Lasswell's Communication Model (1948)
  • Shannon-Weaver's Communication Model (1948)
  • Reception Model Osgood-Schramm Model of Communication (1954)
• How communication is affected by media and information:

  • Media includes communication tools like the Internet, radio, television, newspapers, and magazines
  • Information consists of data, knowledge, signals, symbols, and knowledge of specific events or situations
• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization defines Media and Information Literacy as a set of competencies empowering citizens to access, evaluate, create, and share information and media content in various formats
• Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials
• Media refers to physical objects used for communication or mass communication through objects like radio, television, computers, and film
• Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms, empowering citizens to engage with traditional media and new technologies
• Information is processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction, signals, or symbols
• Information Literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed, locate, evaluate, and communicate information in various formats
• Technology Literacy is the ability to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools
• Responsible Use of Media and Information:

  • Preference involves selecting someone or something over others
  • Habit is a recurrent pattern of behavior acquired through repetition
  • Lifestyle is the way of life of a person or group
• Messages:

  • Text: Communicate clearly, avoid inappropriate messages, reread before sending
  • Comment: Read before commenting, think before writing, be aware of the mood
  • Reply: Be cautious, avoid insulting words, apologize if necessary
• Content:

  • Purpose: Consider the audience, proofread, stay neutral, be sensitive
  • Pictures and Videos: Avoid inappropriate content, ask permission, don't post embarrassing or sensitive material
  • Post: Think about offensive content, avoid sharing personal information, be cautious about sharing online
• Social Image:

  • Having a positive image can also encourage others to be positive.
  • Consider everything that you say and do in social media as permanent. This shape what other people think of you.
  • Keep your post good and positive as you can so that your reputation online would not be damaged.
  • Sharing positive contents can be a good impression and can make your social image good.
• Facts about Information:

  • Do not rely on the information that you only read or hear from your friends.
  • Avoid sharing fake news and misinformation.
  • Never share a post on social media without fact checking.
• Sharing Information:

  • After fact checking, that's the time you can share the post or information.
  • Communicate important information quickly and ensure you reach everyone.
  • Use proper grammar and make sure to explain well what you are sharing or announcing.
• Personal:

  • Privacy: Think about who can see your posts, refrain from sharing certain information online, do keep some things private
  • Attitude: Respect other people's opinion online, show kindness and be approachable, be polite and friendly when engaging, be patient and don't overreact
  • Habits: Research before sharing, always greeting someone online, complement someone online, habit of making friends
• Tips for Responsible Social Media Use by Emil Chuck:

  • Own your image and personal information
  • Obtain permissions before posting images or videos of others
  • Scrub your accounts, update passwords, spread love not hate
• MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

  • is considered a lifelong skill and practice, thus, an individual needs to be adept in it to make informed decisions.

  • refers to 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 Literacy - The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create and communicate messages using various forms of print, audio, visual and digital technologies.