Media and Information Literacy

“Language is a source of misunderstanding” – McLuhan, 1964 Language is a source of misunderstanding because only a certain group of people understand a language. Each language also has a unique way of symbolism, origin, concept, culture and execution. The translation of different languages has different barriers that limit the fullness of understanding of interpretation. Does the user's/audience's background or experience affect the interpretation of messages? How? Every person has his own schema. Based on the Social Learning Theory person will fully understand a message from another if his experiences are at par with the other. If a person’s background is not the same with the speaker, chances are, the interpretation of the message is limited. Is it possible that a different individual derives a different meaning from the message? Explain. Yes, it is possible for a different individual to derive a different meaning from the message because not all have the same way

Today we were tasked to conduct an interview with any school official, club officer and officer. We were supposed to ask about how he or she plays a role in creating and disseminating information in Manila Science High School. We decided to interview Martin John Recentes , the Head of Management of the Senior High School Club Sci-Pi . Here is the link for the interview. https://studio.stupeflix.com/v/x2yuQ4zSe1te/

Today, Mr. Opiana discussed the indigenous media . He asked us to create a concept map about it. Here is my concept map:

Source: Philippine Star Today and for the following days, our teacher, Mr. Rodel Opiana , will not be the one administering our lessons. This week is called the Boys and Girls Week wherein student teachers are assigned to teach the class temporarily. Our classmate Kim Tuico was our student teacher for MediaLit Kim discussed the Media Sources and how to assess them. He taught us about knowing if a source is reliable, accurate, timely, has a credible author, and many more. He provided articles about the recent UAAP CDC 2017 to be thoroughly studied. Here are my answers: Check the author : Paolo Del Rosario Check the date : December 2, 2017 Check the citations : NA; there is a quote of the Adamson pep squad coach Check the domain : cnnphilippines.com Check the design/style : average sports news Studying the article further here are more of my answers to his questions: Reliability What are the details of this piece of news? The details that are in the piece

CLASSIFICATION OF MEDIA PRINT BROADCAST NEW MEDIA Book Television YouTube Newspaper Radio Social networking sites Magazines Film film Mimeograph Book Journal Magazine Newspaper Print Media – media that uses printing information of paper or in any other mechanical method to distribute it. Broadcast Media – using signals and other medium to reach a vast number of audience. New Media – the use of digital and latest technology is crucial in disseminating information. MEDIA CONVERGENCE IN: PLATFORM SPECIFIC EXAMPLE Communication Social networks Videos on twitter Education Learning management system Quipper and Edmodo Advertisement Informative materials Condo unit Flyer/TV Ad

100-WORD ESSAY Information Literacy, in our era, is very significant and crucial. We are in the information age in which everybody consumes product through information. In line with this, each of us must be equipped with knowledge and skills to be literate to use information. Our use of information can affect everyone around us that is why we must be studying information literacy. Lastly, others need to learn to use information just as much they need information themselves. To create information isn’t enough. We must learn to use it responsibly and share it with others, and we must share this lesson too. 

ACADEMIC TRIP SAMPLE DATA PLAN A PLAN B Place / Location / Destination Meeting Area: MSHS Location: Bataan Meeting Area: MSHS Location: Bataan Activity / Schedule Source: https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attractions-g6090421-Activities-Bataan_Province_Central_Luzon_Region_Luzon.html 5 A.M. – 6 A.M.: Meeting Time 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.: Travel 10 A.M. – 11 A.M.: Bataan World War II Museum 11 A.M. – 12 NN.: Lunch 12 NN. – 1 P.M.: Travel 1 P.M. – 2 P.M.: Dambana ng Kagitingan, Mt. Samat 2 P.M. – 3 P.M.: Travel 3 P.M. – 4 P.M.:  Bataan Zero   Kilometer Death March Marker 4 P.M. – 8 P.M.: Travel back to MSHS 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.: Meeting Time 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.: Travel 10 A.M. – 11 A.M.: St. Joseph Cathedral 11 A.M. – 12 NN.: Lunch 12 NN. – 1 P.M.: Travel 1 P.M. – 2 P.M.: Pawikan Conservation Center 2 P.M. – 3 P.M.: Travel 3 P.M. – 4 P.M.: Balanga Nature and Wetland Park 4 P.M. – 8 P.M.: Travel back to MSHS Best time to visit / Length of Vaca