Quarter 1 - Module 3: Responsible Use of Media and Information
Quarter 1 - Module 3: Responsible Use of Media and Information
Quarter 1 - Module 3: Responsible Use of Media and Information
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
Responsible Use of Media and Information. The scope of this module permits it to be used in
many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level
of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now
using.
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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What I Know
Let us determine how much you already learned.
Write the word True if the statement is correct, and False if not.
2. Every human being has the full authority to post whatever he/she wants
without being reprimanded by the authority.
7. Respecting and protecting oneself are the only main elements of Digital
Citizenship.
10. Having an open mind and heart is a must in the digital world.
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Lesson
Responsible Use Of Media and
3 Information
Media and other information providers play a central role in information and communication
processes. Nowadays, media 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 to the lives of today’s generation.
This module covers all the above mentioned concepts.
What’s In
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 compose 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.
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What’s New
Activity 1: Issues in Media
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What is It
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.
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Source: https://in.pinterest.com/amp/pin/ARYF19tt5xpZikdQK1h2jU9cEc5xPUIV4b68gOZmlB-5tJYDO5YIEow/
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”.
Merriam- Webster dictionary defined Netiquette as 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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Image source: https://educatorspages.com/site/DigitalCitizenshipGroup5/pages/netiquette
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 of the leisure technology offers, people tend to abuse it resulting to 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
Activity 1
b. What are the dangers that may result from abusing technology?
c. How do you see the concept of Proper Online Conduct in today’s time?
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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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.
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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