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MIL-LESSON2-3

The document introduces key concepts in media and information technology, including communication, media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy. It emphasizes the importance of responsible media use, digital citizenship, and etiquette in online interactions, outlining the nine elements of digital citizenship. Core rules for online behavior are also provided to promote respectful and effective participation in the digital society.

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MIL-LESSON2-3

The document introduces key concepts in media and information technology, including communication, media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy. It emphasizes the importance of responsible media use, digital citizenship, and etiquette in online interactions, outlining the nine elements of digital citizenship. Core rules for online behavior are also provided to promote respectful and effective participation in the digital society.

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LESSON 2: Introduction to Media and Information Technology

(2)

Communication refers to the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or


behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts,
feelings, etc., to someone else.

Media refers to the combination of physical objects used to communicate or mass


communication through physical objects such as radio, television, computers, or
film, etc. Media are a source of credible information in which contents are provided
through an editorial process determined by journalistic values and therefore
editorial accountability can be attributed to an organization or a legal person. Media
serve as a channel in communication.

Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a
variety of forms.
Information Literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed, and to
locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various formats.

Technology Literacy refers to the ability of an individual, either working


independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use
technological tools. Using these tools an individual can access, manage, integrate,
evaluate, create and communicate information.

LESSON 3: RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION

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.


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.

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 on the image
below.

1. Digital health and wellness -physical & psychological well-being in a digital world
2. Digital security- electronic precuations to guarantee safety
3. Digital rights and responsibilities – those freedoms extended to everyone in a
digital world
4. Digital Literacy- teaching and learning about technology and its use
5. Digital Law- electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
6. Digital Access – full electronic participation in sociatey
7. Digital Commerce – electronic buying and selling of goods
8. Digital Communication – electronic exchange of information
9. Digital Etiquette – electronic standards of conduct or procedure

The following core rules should be taken into consideration;

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.

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