Syllabus: Empowerment Technologies (ETECH) and Media and Information Literacy (MIL)
Course Description:
This combined course equips learners with the necessary skills to navigate the digital world e ectively. It
integrates essential technology knowledge with a critical understanding of media and information.
Course Objectives:
Develop proficiency in utilizing various online platforms and tools.
Foster responsible and ethical online behavior.
Enhance research and information gathering skills.
Leverage technology for creative content creation and communication.
Develop critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate information and media.
Apply media and information literacy to address societal issues and promote positive change.
Reflect on the learning experience and personal development.
Course Schedule:
The course will be divided into two main sections:
Part 1: Empowerment Technologies (ETECH)
Weeks 1-4:
o Introduction to Online Platforms
o Online Safety, Security, and Ethics
o Internet Research and Information Gathering
o Productivity Tools and Techniques
Weeks 5-8:
o ICT Content Creation (Communication & Presentation)
o Website Design and Evaluation
o Image Manipulation and Editing
o Online Content Creation Tools for Specific Professions
Weeks 9-12:
o Web Design Principles and Elements
o Collaborative Content Creation (Newsletters, Blogs)
o Web 2.0 and User Participation
o Digital Citizenship and Social Movements
Weeks 13-16:
o Social Change & ICT Projects (Identification & Analysis)
o Prototype Development for Social Change
o Online Project Management and Promotion
o Data Analytics and Reporting for ICT Projects
Week 17:
o Self-reflective Piece on Learning Experience using ICT Tools
Part 2: Media and Information Literacy (MIL)
Weeks 18-19:
o Understanding Media, Information, and Technology Literacy
o Responsible Use of Media and Information
o Media Evolution and Societal Impact
o Assessment 1: Project: News Presentation Comparison
Weeks 20-21:
o Indigenous Media and Alternative Information Sources
o Media Forms, Codes, and Conventions
o Intellectual Property and Fair Use
o Assessment 2: Campaign: Addressing Digital Divide, Addiction, or Bullying
Weeks 22-23:
o Media and Information for Positive Change
o Impact of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
o Media and Information Impact on Individuals and Society
Week 24:
o Analyzing Information Dimensions (Text, Visual, Audio, Motion, Manipulative, Multimedia)
o Formal vs. Informal Information Production and Dissemination
o Assessment 3: Presentation: Analyzing a Creative Multimedia Form (e.g., Living Museum,
ePortfolio)
Week 25:
o Assessment 4: Final Project: Creative Presentation (Text, Visual, Audio, Motion, Manipulative)
Grading:
Class Participation, Assignments, and Quizzes: 40%
Assessments: 60%