JHS

Learning Strand 6
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
MOBILE DEVICE
Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Program Module

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 Book Record

School: District:

Division: Region: Date Received by School:

To the Learner
Use the table below by following the instructions:
1. Write your name clearly under the column Name of Borrower.
2. Use the following letters in recording the condition of the book before and after borrowing:

A. new C. used book in Fair Condition

B. used book in Good Condition D. used book in Poor Condition

Date
Name of Borrower Date Issued Condition Condition
Returned

Take Care of Your Book

Dos: Don’ts:
1. Cover your book using a plastic cover, 1. Do not fold the pages.
manila paper, old newspaper, or magazine. 2. Do not write on the cover or pages.
2. Be sure your hands are clean when you 3. Do not cut out any picture.
handle or turn the pages. 4. Never detach or tear any page.
3. When using a book for the first time, lay it 5. Do not leave it open or lying face down
on its back and open only a few pages at a when not in use.
time. 6. Do not use pencils, ballpens, or thick
4. Use a piece of paper or cardboard for objects as bookmarks.
bookmarks. 7. Do not force the book into a packed
5. Paste or tape immediately any torn pages. schoolbag.
Always take care of damaged book. 8. Do not use it to cover your head when it is
6. Handle the book with care when passing raining.
from one person to another. 9. Do not sit on it.
7. Always keep your book in a clean dry place.
8. When your book is lost, report it to your
teacher right away.
 JHS

Learning Strand 6
DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
MOBILE DEVICE

Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) Program Module

Learning Strand 6 – JHS
Alternative Learning System
Mobile Devices
First Edition, 2023
Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist
in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of
the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be
necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may,
among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their
respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek
permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The
publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them.

Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio
Undersecretary: Gina O. Gonong

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Anacita G. Bongngat

Editors: Raymunda C. Bayubay, Rose Marie E. Diocares,

Marionette S. Dooma
Reviewers: Emerson O. Sabadlab, Noel E. Sagayap

Illustrator: Russell N. Marayag, Cindy G. De Jesus

Layout Artist: Aivory Klench S.Maga-ao, Krystal Mae S. Manzanillo,

Management Team:

Bureau of Alternative Education (BAE)

Bureau of Learning Resources (BLR)
Regional Office CAR
Schools Division of Tabuk City

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User’s Guide
For the ALS Learner:

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What Is This Module This will give you an idea of the skills or
About? competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

Let’s See What You This part includes an activity that aims to
Already Know check what you already know about the lesson.
If you get all the answers correct (100%), you
may decide to skip.

What Will You Learn This contains objective/s or the learning

from This Module? competencies in a lesson. This may include a
brief rationale on what you will learn.

Let’s Do This This part gives instruction to the learner to

perform the activity/ies as mentioned-above to
ensure learning the competencies or the
objectives.

Let’s Study and This section provides a brief discussion of the

Analyze lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

Let’s Try This This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.
Let’s See What You This section provides an activity that will
Have Learned help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill in real-life situations or concerns.

Let’s Remember and This contains key concepts taken from all the
Review lessons covered in every module.

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 Explore More This is an activity in a form that increase the
strength of the response and tends to induce
repetitions of actions/learning.

What Have You This is a task which aims to evaluate your level
Learned? of mastery in achieving the given learning
competency.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

Glossary This portion gives information about the

meanings of the specialized words used in the
module.

Reference This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer the Pre-assessment before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your ALS Teacher/Instructional Manager/Learning
Facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your ALS Teacher/Instructional Manager/Learning Facilitator.
Always bear in mind that you are not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Table of Contents

What is this Module About? ........................................................................ 1

Let’s See What You Already Know................................................................ 1
What Will You Learn From This Module? ..................................................... 2
Let’s Do This ............................................................................................... 3
Let’s Study and Analyze .............................................................................. 4
Let’s Try This .............................................................................................. 7
Let’s See What You Have Learned ................................................................ 8
Let’s Remember and Review ........................................................................ 9
Explore More............................................................................................. 10
What Have You Learned? .......................................................................... 11
Answer Key ............................................................................................... 15
Glossary ................................................................................................... 16
References ................................................................................................ 17

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 What is this Module About?

This module contains information you need to know about mobile

devices. There will be activities for you to answer and for the facilitator to
assess what you have learned in the module.
(LS6DC-DD-PSE-AE/JHS-1-2)

Before you start, there are few things you need to follow in handling this
module. These are as follows:

● Read carefully and understand the directions;

● Write your answer in your LS 6 notebook;

● Do not write anything on this module;

● Be honest. Record and self-check your answer; and

● Observe silence in doing the activity.

Let’s See What You Already Know

This pre-assessment activity is given to assess your prior knowledge of what

mobile device is.

Directions: Identify the given pictures below. Write your answer in your LS 6
notebook.

1.__________________ 2.______________

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 3. .________________ 4.__________________

5. _____________________

What Will You Learn From This Module?

Tablets, e-readers, and smart phones are some of the mobile devices that are
powerful enough to do most of what a desktop computer can do.

In this module, you will learn how to:

1. Explain the meaning of mobile device;

2. Enumerate the uses of mobile device; and

3. Appreciate and value the use of mobile devices.

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 Let’s Do This

Write YES if the statement is correct and NO if the statement is wrong. Write your
answer in your LS 6 notebook.

______1. In the computer world, the term mobile device refers to any electronic device
that can be easily moved from one location to another.

______2. Smartphone allow to store mathematical and scientific formulas close to

hand.

______3. Mobile devices are not advisable for education purposes.

______4. E-reader device shares some commonalities with a tablet, but their primary
purpose is for reading.

______5. Mobile devices have become of such high demand that it now accounts for
more than half of all the devices we use daily.

______6. Mobile devices are now widely used and accepted by education institutions
across the world.

______7. The use of mobile devices is going to be the next big thing in education,
business, and in our daily life.

______8. The use of mobile devices is prohibited by law.

______9. Like smart phones, tablets can give us many benefits but broader in scope.

______10. With the rise of Android and iOS, smartphones are the most popular mobile
device right now, and for a good reason.

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 Let’s Study and Analyze

In the digital world, the term mobile device refers to any electronic device that
be easily move from one location to another. Over time, this category has expanded
to include cellphones, laptops, smart phones, smart watches, and other portable
devices.

Mobile Device is a general term for any type of handheld computer. This is
designed to be extremely portable, and they can often fit in your hand. Some mobile
devices, like tablets, e-readers and smart phones are powerful enough to do many of
the same things you can do with a desktop computer. Mobile devices and the
internet are changing the way we do things and how we connect with other people.

It is hard to imagine a world now without mobile devices, but there once was
a time when we did not have such advanced technologies. It was not that long ago
when desktop and stationary hardware ruled the industry. Times are changing now,
and the focus has shifted mainly towards mobile devices populated world.

Some of the most common mobile devices we use today include:

● E-readers
● Laptop Computers
● Smartphones
● Smart Watches
● Tablets

What are the uses of mobile devices?

MOBILE DEVICE USES

E-Reader

It allows you to track your

reading progress and often gives an
estimated timeframe on how long it will
take to complete a specific chapter or
the entire book. These estimations are
based on your reading habits.

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 Smartphone

It helps keep us always connected

since it has constant network
connection from a wireless carrier.

It can be used as cameras to

illustrate work and presentations.

It allows us to take down notes any

time, and any place.

It is used for communication

through text message and calls.

Smartwatch

It has a great number of features

that make it simpler to finish specific
tasks.

It can provide us with the ability to

get notifications and necessary
information on our wrist without
having to pick up another device.

It can track our physical fitness

goals and provide notifications from
your smart phones directly from your
wrist.

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 Tablet

A tablet really shines when

performing tasks that would be more
suitable for a larger display with more
battery life.

It is used for browsing the internet,

checking emails, sending, and
receiving emails, downloading
anything, reading e-books, viewing
presentations, video conferencing,
sharing photos and videos.

Laptop Computer

It gives us the functionality of a

desktop computer that we can take
anywhere.

It has a full-sized keyboard, the

same input/output ports, and the
ability to connect an external display.

Common uses for the laptop

include the following:

● Taking notes in school or

researching papers
● Presenting information in business
meetings
● Accessing data away from home or
the office
● Accessing the Internet in a public
place
● Sending and receiving e-mail in a
public place

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 Let’s Try This

Directions: List mobile devices you have already seen or used. Describe how you
used these devices. Write your answer in your LS 6 notebook.

Mobile Devices Describe how you use these

Mobile Devices

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 Let’s See What You Have Learned

Directions: Read each item and give what is asked. Write your answer in your LS 6
notebook. Refer to the rubric for your reference.

1. In your own words, explain Mobile Device.

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2. Are mobile devices helpful in your studies and daily life activities? How?

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3. Your friend invited you out to her birthday party and you agreed. You don’t know
the exact location of her house, but you have your phone. What will you do?

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4. You are doing your project at your friend’s house. Their Wi-Fi connection got cut
out and you still need to research some more information. What will be your
alternative way to finish your research using your mobile devices?

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 Let’s Remember and Review

Mobile devices play an important role in the school, home and in the
community. Through the course of time, from simple machines, we moved to a more
advance technology that enable us to move at greater speed and comfort.

Presently, we find it difficult to function with our respective tasks without the
use of these devices. They can help us make our work easier and faster. We use them
to compute expenses, to track our daily steps, to upload and download files in school
and in the workplace, to communicate with our family, friends, and acquaintances,
and the list goes on.

There are many benefits these mobile devices can offer us. One of the biggest
advantages is the compact size. They can fit anywhere, be it bag or even pockets. In
addition, no one gets dull with these devices. Entertainment includes watching
videos, reading books, listening to music, playing games, and so forth. Finally, online
transactions are very convenient nowadays. One can just pay bills and transfer and
receive money in a snap. Truly these mobile devices are beneficial to us all regardless
of the walks of life. The teaching and learning process can be enriched by embracing
these uses of devices provided they are monitored and conducted in the safest
manner.

As an educator, we extend our great appreciation to all the people behind this
advanced technology like our mobile devices that have become our amazing gadgets.
Today, we verbally talk to each other in place of text messages and voice calls. We
could not imagine the aspects of life we have today. We can even play with our
families, friends, and colleagues who are far from us. We are so grateful that
technology has made all of these mobile devices that provide enjoyment to everyone.

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 Explore More

As a learner, give five (5) advantages and five (5) disadvantages of using mobile
devices in your daily life. Write your answer in your LS 6 notebook following the
template below.

ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

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 What Have You Learned?

Assessment 1
Choose the correct word that corresponds to the statement on the box
provided. Write your answer in your LS 6 notebook.

Desktop E-reader Laptop Mobile Smartphones Smartwatch Tablet

Device

_____________1. It is like smartphones but is larger in scope. It really shines when

performing tasks that would be more suitable for a larger display
with more battery life.

_____________2. The most popular mobile device right now, and for a good reason.
These devices are handheld, can fit in a pocket, and can keep us
connected all the time.

_____________3. They have a great number of features that make it simpler to finish
specific tasks and it can provide us with the ability to get
notifications and necessary information on our wrist without having
to pick up another device.

_____________4. These devices have always been popular because they give us the
functionality of a desktop computer that we can take anywhere.

_____________5. Allow you to track your reading progress and often give an estimated
timeframe on how long it will take to complete a specific chapter or
the entire book.

_____________6. These devices are designed to be extremely portable, and they can
often fit on your hand.

_____________7. Having a full-sized keyboard, the same input/output ports and can
connect an external display.

_____________8. Refers to any electronic device that can easily move from one location
to another.

_____________9. This device is the next “big thing” in our society in education,
business, and in our daily life.

_____________10. It is an alternative to a desktop computer.

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Assessment 2
True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is incorrect.
Write your answer in your LS 6 notebook.

______1. Smartphones can be used to send messages.

______2. A laptop is now a real alternative to a desktop computer.

______3. Mobile devices are designed to be extremely portable.

______4. The main benefit a smartwatch can provide us with is the ability to get
notifications and necessary information on our wrist without having to pick
up another device.

______5. Mobile devices are not useful in communicating with our family abroad.

______6. One of the benefits of e-readers is that you can easily hold it with one hand
while you do other things.

______7. Smart phones cannot be used as cameras to illustrate work and

presentations.

______8. A rising trend amongst students and businessmen is the use of tablet
devices to run presentations.

______9. Mobile devices and the internet are changing the way we do things and how
we connect with other people.

______10. We use more mobile devices in today's society than ever before.

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Assessment 3:
Journal Writing: Write at least two paragraphs expressing your appreciation of the
availability of mobile devices around you.

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 Rubric for Written Output

Point Value 5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points

Topic Interesting, Clearly stated Acceptable topic Missing, invalid,

Sentence original topic topic sentence sentence presents or inappropriate
sentence; presents one one idea. topic sentence;
focused on one main idea. main idea is
interesting main missing.
idea.

Supporting Interesting, Examples and Sufficient number Insufficient,

Details concrete and details relate to of examples and vague, or
descriptive the topic and details that relate undeveloped
examples and some to the topic. examples.
details with explanation is
explanations included.
that relate to
the topic.

Organization Logical Details are Acceptable No discernible

and progression of arranged in a arrangement of pattern of
Transitions supporting logical examples; organization;
examples; progression; transitions may Unrelated
Mature appropriate be weak. details; no
transitions transitions. transitions.
between ideas.

Mechanics Consistent Some errors, A few errors in Distracting errors

standard but nonmajor, usage, spelling, or in usage,
English usage, in usage, punctuation (3-4) spelling, or
spelling, and spelling, or punctuation
punctuation. No punctuation. (1-
errors. 2)

TOTAL: ______

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Let’s See What You Already Know
What Have You Learned?
A. Identification Assessment 1
Laptop 1. Tablet 6. Mobile Device
Tablet 2. Smartphone 7. Laptop
Smartwatch 3. Smartwatch 8. Mobile
Device
E-reader 4. Laptop 9. Mobile Device
Smartphone 5. E-reader 10. Laptop
Let’s Do This Assessment 2
Yes 1. True
Yes 2. True
No 3. True
Yes 4. True
Yes 5. False
Yes 6. True
Yes 7. False
No 8. True
Yes 9. True
Yes 10. True
Assessment 3
Please use rubrics to score your work.
Answer Key
Glossary

Bluetooth a short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones,

computers, and other electronic devices

Conferencing a meeting with two or more participants from various locations,

locally or internationally via a conference bridge

Download means to receive data from a remote system

Electronic electrical devices that amplify and process electrical signals

Institutions a society or organization founded for a religious, educational,

social, or similar purpose.

Keyboard a panel of keys that operate a computer or typewriter

Network a group or system of interconnected people or things.

Notifications an alert generated by an application to notify the user of a new
message, update, social media post, etc.

Portable a smaller version than usual and can easily carried or moved
Prohibited to order that something not be done

Research the systematic investigation into and study of materials and

sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Upload transfer (data) from one computer to another, typically to one that
is larger or remote from the user or functioning as a server.

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Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600

Telephone No.: (02)8636-36-03

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