Media In Literacy (Lesson 6)

• Copyright Infringement

  may mean law suits or court cases that entail large sums of money as payment for such violation.
• Parody

  is one of such means where the use of any “work” can be done without violating a copyright.
• Parody

  It refers to the ridicule another in a funny, inoffensive, and non- derogatory manner.
• Fair Use Policy

  Is any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.
• Patent

  Pertains to an exclusive right granted to an invention.
• Netiquette

  Is a set of rules that can used to portray good manners in online communication such as e-mail, forums, blogs, and social networking sites to name a few.
• Virtual Self

  This is the human characteristic or persona within an avatar most

  likely in computer games, videos or any computer related activities. This is

  also called Digital identity or assumed identity in the virtual world.
• Digital Divide (UNESCO 2000)

  A phenomenon that results from the unequal application of, and access to, information and communication technologies leading to a global gap between information 'haves" and 'have nots‟.
• Digital Divide (Cullen 2001)

  A gap that exists in most countries between those with access to tools of information and communication technologies and the knowledge that they provide acces to and those without such access to skills.
• Digital Addiction

  This the ineffectiveness to control your yearn in using digital-age technology like computers and smartphones.
• Bullying (Cyber bullying)

  Bullying that takes place online or using electronic technology such as cellphones, computers, and tablets over communication tools including social media sites, text messages, chat and websites.
• Exclusion


  Deliberate excluding someone from an online group
• Gossip

  Posting or sending cruel gossip to damage a person‟s reputation and relationships with friends, family, and acquaintances
• Harassment

  Repeatedly posting or sending offensive, rude, and insulting messages
• Nation

  Breaking into someone‟s e-mail or other online account and sending messages that will cause
• Outing and Trickery

  Tricking someone into revealing secrets or embarrassing information, which is then shared online.
• Cyber stalking

  Posting or sending unwanted or intimidating messages, which may include threats.
• Cyber threats

  Remarks on the internet threatening or implying violent behavior, displaying suicidal tendencies.