2. LEARNING COMPETENCIES
Learners will be able to…
describe how communication is affected by
media and information
Identify the similarities and differences
between and among media literacy,
information literacy, and technology literacy
Discuss responsible use of media and
information
4. Communication
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.
The exchange of information and
the expression of feeling that can
result in understanding.
WHAT IS
COMMUNICATION?
5. WHATARE THE TWO BASIC TYPES OF
COMMUNICATIONS?
VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
•Oral
•Written
NON-VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
• Signs
• Symbols
• Colors
• Gestures
• body language
• facial expressions
15. How is communication affected bymedia
and information?
INFORMATION
data, knowledge
derived from
study, experience,
or instruction,
signals or symbols
knowledge of
specific events or
situations
MEDIA
Communication
Tools
Communication
16. TERMS TO UNDERSTAND
• The ability to read, analyze, evaluate and
produce communication in a variety of
media forms.
Media Literacy
Information
Literacy
• The ability to recognize when information
is needed and to locate, evaluate,
effectively use and communicate
information in its various formats.
• The ability to use digital technology,
communication tools or networks to
locate, evaluate, use, and create
information.
Technology
(Digital) Literacy
Source: MIL Curriculum for Teachers by UNESCO, 2011
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20. Media and Information
Literacy (MIL)
refers to the essential competencies
(knowledge, skills and attitude) that
allow citizens to engage with media and
other information providers effectively
and develop critical thinking and life-long
learning skills for socializing and
becoming active citizens
Source:MIL Policy and Strategy Guidelines by UNESCO, 2013
