Introduction to Media and Information Literacy

Media and Information Sources Selection Criteria Questions to ponder Student Answer Reliability What are the details of this piece of news? Which of these details can be verified in other sources? Could these details be true? Why or why not? Some of the details included was the total amount of Dengvaxia, the number of people in which the vaccine was administered and the WHO’s report on the drug. Some of the details may be true but some can possibly be false because the writer itself lacks the credibility. Accuracy Which of these facts are measurable? How were they derived? Was the article written in an objective manner? Is the article written with care? The total cost it took to buy Dengvaxia and the number of people in which these vaccines were first administered was the facts that were measurable but even having facts like these doesn’t make the article objective. It was with regards to what

http://weclipart.com/knowledge+is+power+clipart Knowledge helps us to convert our planning into the right action and enables to get the difference between right or wrong and good or bad. It helps us to overcome our weaknesses and faults as well as makes us able to face the dangers and difficulties by giving lots of courage and confidence. It makes a person more powerful by giving him mental, moral and spiritual advancement in the life. How does information become power? Information becomes power when it processed, analyzed, interpreted and used in for its actual purpose. It becomes power when it can solve problems or create one. Being able to defend yourself and speak up your mind on the things that matter makes information powerful.  State the importance of giving credit to the source of one's work. It is important to give credit to the source of a work to avoid plagiarism. Mentioning his/her name is also a sign of respect for you and the idea that you ha

My Own Definition  Print Media- is a form of media that uses physical print in order to disseminate information Broadcast Media- is a form of media that uses a wide variety of audio or video in order to give information New Media- is the latest form of media wherein in is mostly based on social networking sites and the internet to reach a wider scope of audience. Synthesis  Describe how new technologies have led to the convergence of traditional and new media.  Through globalization and innovation in technologies, new ways were eventually developed to get your message across, easier and faster.   Explain how media convergence creates new opportunities for interaction.   Media convergence creates new opportunities for interaction by providing more efficient, reliable and faster dissemination of information through the various types of media.    Describe the use of one or two forms of new media to share knowledge and information on a current issue in s

My Personal Timeline I nternet of Things as Theory of Media and Information 1.a) In your own words, define the internet of things.        For me, the internet of things is a series of connection of interrelated devices that can alter and store data.    b) What brought this theory about?         The ideology of the Internet of Things is oriented on economic growth efficiency at the expense of automation processes in different fields of activities and the elimination of individuals from this process.       c) Do you like the concept of IoT? Why or why not?         I personally like it because it will make things more convenient for all of us and I think it will be a start of a new era in terms of science and technology. https://www.cleveroad.com/blog/internet-of-things-way-from-theory-to-practice      d) In what situations do you encounter IoT in the Philippines?          I have encountered high-tech bathrooms where in there is an autom

The most influential person in my life is definitely my mom. Ever since I was a child, I look up to her because it fascinates me how loving, caring, kind, beautiful soul she has. I admire her heart for all its pure intentions not just with her loved ones but with everyone she meets. She never fails to support and guide me in all my endeavors and reminds me to think positive because no problem can be solved if you think negatively about it. I want to live the rest of my life honoring my parents. She is my mom. She is my inspiration. She is my hero.  Stages/Elements of Information Literacy

Given the available media that we now have in he world, what are its role and function in a democratic society? Well, I believe that its role first and foremost is to connect people. Media is one of the most powerful tool that can reach any audience at any given time. It should inform, bridge gaps, clarify, spread information, support or oppose and most especially, give people the right to express themselves and speak out there minds. In what way does media affect your life? I think that media plays a big role in my life. Being born in a time where the rise of technology, the internet and media itself was evolving, it became part of my daily life and up to this day, where globalization is at its peak, media is now my way of learning things that isn't taught in school, expressing my views and opinions, uncovering other things that aren't familiar to me and doing my role as a citizen of this country by being aware of what is happening around me.