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A SELF LEARNING MODULE

MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY
Quarter 1, Module 3

Prepared by:
JOHN FRANCIS P. BOOK
Subject: Media and Information Literacy
Quarter: 1
Module No. 3
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Responsible Use Of Media and Information
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Message to the Parents/Facilitators:
This module contains essential information that the learner needs. This contains a
series of activities that our student needs to go through for better understanding of the lesson.
If the learner has difficulty or clarification while doing this module, it is suggested that you
may guide him/her. You may also contact me using the following contact information:
09166647974 m.me/queenfranch [email protected]

To the Learner:
Welcome to our new lesson that you will surely learn and enjoy. This contains activities
that might be useful in your everyday living. The key goal of this is to learn it from the heart.
Make this module personal, it only requires you to question things and to think.
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Introduction

Responsible Use Of Media and Information

The learner demonstrates understanding of media and information literacy (MIL) and MIL
related concepts.
The learner organizes a creative and interactive symposium for the community focusing on
being a media and information literate individual.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss responsible use of media and information. MIL11/12IMIL-IIIa-3

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 Pretest
Let us determine how much you already learned.
Write the word True if the statement is correct, and False if not.
__________1. Digital citizenship has something to do with your birth race.
__________2. Every human being has the full authority to post whatever he/she wants
without being reprimanded by the authority.
__________3. Netiquette requires respect towards other online users.
__________4. Being a digital literate individual means considering digital citizenship.
__________5. Digital divide is an example of digital access.
__________6. Paying attention to one’s health and welfare while online is an element of
Digital Citizenship.
__________7. Respecting and protecting oneself are the only main elements of Digital
Citizenship.
__________8. Looking good online means having good profile pictures.
__________9. Flaming is an acceptable act in the digital world.
__________10. Having an open mind and heart is a must in the digital world.
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Lesson Proper
What’s In
Definition of Terms
Digital Access
The ability to fully participate in digital society.
Digital Literacy
The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate,
evaluate, use and create information.
Etiquette
Properties of conduct as established in any class or community or for any occasion.
Flame War
Series of angry, critical, or disparaging comments by two or more people in an ongoing
online argument.
Netiquette
Set of rules for behaving properly online.

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 Media and other information providers play a central role in information and
communication processes. Nowadays, media has become the common outlet of self
expression and creativity. Its huge influence spreads speedily across the globe. The
connection between technological advances and people’s connectivity created a huge impact
on the lives of today’s generation. This module covers all the above mentioned concepts.
Media and Information literacy recognizes the primary role of information and media in
our everyday lives. Empowerment of people through Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is
an important prerequisite for fostering equitable access to information and knowledge and
promoting free, independent and pluralistic media and information systems. Media and
Information Literacy is composed of three main concepts: Media Literacy, Information
Literacy and Technology/Digital Literacy. Developing necessary skills and competencies in
regards with these concepts is an effective way to use and produce information from the
traditional and new media.

What’s New
Issues in Media
Answer the following questions briefly.
1. What problem/s were you encountered with the use of media?
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2. How do you see the effect of social media on teenagers today?
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3. How will you define a “Responsible Media User”?
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 What Is It

RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION

We defined Digital Literacy/Technology Literacy as the ability of an individual, either
working independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use
technological tools. This concept has something to do with issues arising in the digital world
today. With the growing trend in the use of technology, cases of unethical use are also
surging up. With this concern, ethical use of media and information should be given great
emphasis through inculcating Digital citizenship starting with Digital access. Digital access
refers to the ability to fully participate in digital society. This includes access to tools and
technologies, such as the internet and computers, that allow for full participation.
Having full access to technology requires continuously developing norms of appropriate,
responsible, and empowered technology use which refers to Digital Citizenship. Let’s take a
look at the Nine elements of Digital Citizenship to understand its content.

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-citizenship-netiquette-digital-footprints-and-digital-issues

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 The elements (9 elements of digital citizenship) have also been organized under the
principles of respect, educate and protect. To fully grasp it, take a look at the image below.

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Digital citizenship also includes Digital Etiquette which pertains to electronic standards
of conduct or procedures and has to do with the process of thinking about others when
using digital devices. Recognizing Online Proper conduct is a must and it has something to
do with “Netiquette”.

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 Merriam- Webster dictionary defines Netiquette as a set of rules about the proper and
polite way to communicate with other people when using the internet. Common issues in
the digital world such as bashing and online bullying occur due to improper conduct online.
As a responsible online user, the following core rules should be taken into consideration;

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Rule 1: Remember the Human,

Rule 2: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life,
Rule 3: Know where you are in cyberspace,
Rule 4: Respect other people's time and bandwidth,
Rule 5: Make yourself look good online,
Rule 6: Share expert knowledge,
Rule 7: Help keep flame wars under control,
Rule 8: Respect other people's privacy,
Rule 9: Don't abuse your power,
Rule 10: Be forgiving of other people's mistakes.

Learning is never never ending, the more information we have, the more we seek for
more. With the birth of technology, access to information comes at the tip of our fingers.
However, despite the leisure technology offers, people tend to abuse it resulting in human
conflict. Proper online conduct is a must every time in contact with the digital world to avoid
unpleasant situations.

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 What’s More
Based from your readings, answer the following:
a. How important is the Internet and technology in society?
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b. What are the dangers that may result from abusing technology?
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c. How do you see the concept of Proper Online Conduct in today’s time?
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What I Have Learned

Complete the sentences below.
1. Digital citizenship is an essential concept for every online user because
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2. We need to bear in mind the netiquette rules every time we are in contact with the
digital world because...
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3. The best ways to be a responsible online user are
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 What I Can Do
Referring to the media tree below, come up five of your own netiquette rules and discuss
their positive outcome in two to three sentences.

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 Assessment
Instruction.
Give one (1) digital issue in the Philippines that resulted from improper online conduct,
discuss the problem and suggest solutions to address it. Discuss it in 5 sentences.
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Additional Activities
Analyze the image below and answer the questions that follow.

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 1. What message does this illustration try to send?
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2. Do you agree with it? Why or why not?
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3. How significant is it in our present situation?
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References
Media and Information Literacy – Grade 11/12
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 3: Responsible use of Media and Information
First Edition, 2020

Answer Key
Pretest

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