MIL lessons

• Literacy


  The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts
• Media


  The physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass communication through physical objects such as radio, television, computers, film, etc.
• Media Literacy


  The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms
• Information


  A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction, signals or symbols
• Information Literacy


  The ability to recognize when information is needed, and to locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various formats
• Technology Literacy


  The ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools
• Media and Information Literacy


  The essential skills and competencies that allow individuals to engage with media and other information providers effectively
• Pre-Industrial Age (Before 1700s)


  • People discovered fire, developed paper from plants, and forged weapons and tools with stone, bronze, copper and iron
• Industrial Age (1700s-1930s)


  • People used the power of steam, developed machine tools, established iron production, and the manufacturing of various products (including books through the printing press)
• Electronic Age (1930s1980s)


  • The invention of the transistor ushered in the electronic age
• Information Age (1900s-2000s)


  • The Internet paved the way for faster communication and the creation of the social network
• Roles and functions of media in a democratic society

  • Channel - provides opportunities for people to communicate, share ideas, speculate, tell stories and give information
  • Watchdog - exposes corrupt practices of the government and the private sector
  • Resource center - acts as a gateway of information for the society's consumption
  • Advocate - through its diverse sources or formats, it bridges the gap of digital divide
• Why do you need information?


  • to be updated with the news, for learning/education purposes, for communication, to acquire knowledge needed for decision-making
• Where do you search for information?


  • internet, television, library, radio, newspapers
• How do you acquire and store information?

  • write, print, photocopy, photograph, download, cloud storage, record, external memory drives, memory cards
• How will you determine the quality and accuracy of the information that you have?

  It should come from a reputable source, such as an institution
• How do you use the information that you have?

  • announcement, text, post to social media, face to face session, note, chat, email, save file
• How will you communicate information?

  • announcement, text, post to social media, face to face session, note, chat, email, save file
• Stages/ Elements of Information Literacy

  • 1 Identifying/recognizing information needs
  • 2 Determining sources of information
  • 3 Citing or searching for information
  • 4 Analyzing and evaluating the quality of information
  • 5 Organizing, storing or archiving information
  • 6 Using information in an ethical, efficient and effective way
  • 7 Creating and communicating new knowledge
• Information Literacy


  a set of individual competencies needed to identify, evaluate and use information in the most ethical, efficient and effective way across all domains, occupations and professions
• Types of Media


  • PRINT MEDIA - media consisting of paper and ink, reproduced in a printing process that is traditionally mechanical
  • BROADCAST MEDIA - media such as radio and television that reach target audiences using airwaves as the transmission medium
  • NEW MEDIA - content organized and distributed on digital platforms
• Media Convergence


  • The co-existence of traditional and new media
  • The co-existence of print media, broadcast media the Internet, mobile phones, as well as others, allowing media content to flow across various platforms
  • The ability to transform different kinds of media into digital code, which is then accessible by a range of devices thus creating a digital communication environment
• Sources of Information


  • Libraries
  • Indigenous Media
  • Internet
• Types of libraries


  • Academic
  • Public
  • School
  • Special
• Indigenous Knowledge


  Knowledge that is unique to a specific culture or society; most often it is not written down
• Indigenous Communication


  Transmission of information through local channels or forms
• Indigenous Media


  may be defined as forms of media expression conceptualized, produced, and circulated by indigenous people
• Forms of Indigenous Media


  • Folk and Traditional Media
  • Gathering and Social Organizations
  • Direct Observation
  • Records (Written, Oral, Carved)
  • Oral Instruction
• Evaluating Information Found on the Internet


  • Authorship
  • Publishing Body
  • Accuracy and Verifiability
  • Currency
• Reliability of information


  Information is said to be reliable if it can be verified and evaluated
• Accuracy of Information


  Accuracy refers to the closeness of the report to the actual data
• Value of information


  Information is said to be of value if it aids the user in making or improving decisions
• Authority of the source


  Much of the information we gather daily do not come from a primary source but are passed on through secondary sources such as writers, reporters, and the like
• Timeliness


  Reliability, accuracy, and value of information may vary based on the time it was produced or acquired
• Skills in Determining the Reliability of Information


  • Check the Author
  • Check the Date of Publication or of update
  • Check for Citations
  • Check the Domain or owner of the site/page
• Skills in Determining Accurate Information


  • Look for facts
  • Cross-reference with other source for consistency
  • Determine the reason for writing and publishing the information
• Language


  pertains to the technical and symbolic ingredients or codes and conventions that media and information professionals may select and use in an effort to communicate ideas, information and knowledge
• Media Languages


  codes, conventions, formats, symbols and narrative structures that indicate the meaning of media messages to an audience
• Technical Codes


  include sound, camera angles, types of shots and lighting. They may include, for example, ominous music to communicate danger in a feature film, or high-angle camera shots to create a feeling of power in a photograph
• Symbolic Codes


  include the language, dress or actions of characters, or iconic symbols that are easily understood. For example, a red rose may be used symbolically to convey romance, or a clenched fist may be used to communicate anger