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NEWS
AND
DIGITAL LITERACY
ROMEL B. GUIAO
ROMEL B. GUIAO
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WHAT IS LITERACY? 4
LITERACY
WHAT IS LITERACY? 5
LITERACY
LITERACY is the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in a
way to communicate effectively and develop one’s thinking
and learning for the purpose of understanding oneself to
the world.
WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY? 6
MEDIA LITERACY
WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY? 7
MEDIA LITERACY
MEDIA LITERACY is the ability to identify,
understand, interpret, analyze, create &
communicate using variety of media forms
WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY MEANS?
Media literacy is an expanded conceptualization
of literacy that includes the ability to access and
analyze media messages as well as create,
reflect and take action, using the power of
information & communication to make difference
in the world
8
WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY MEANS?
Media literacy also refers to a person’s ability to
understand, analyze, and utilize the media, as
well as their ability to differentiate between
quality, unbiased news & opinion.
(https://www.schooljournalism.org)
9
WHAT IS INFORMATION LITERACY? 10
INFORMATION LITERACY
WHAT IS INFORMATION LITERACY? 11
INFORMATION LITERACY
INFORMATION LITERACY is a set of skills requiring individuals to
recognize when information is needed & have the ability to locate,
evaluate & use effectively the needed information
WHAT IS DIGITAL LITERACY
MEANS?
12
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
13
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
14
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
15
WHAT IS THE STRENGTHS AND
CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL
LITERACY?
16
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
17
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF
DIGITAL LITERACY?
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WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL
MEDIA LITERACY?
Media and Information Literacy provides the
backbone to understanding media and the role
of media in our society. MIL also provides some
of the essential skills necessary for critical
thinking, analysis, self-expression & creativity –
all necessary skills for citizens in a democratic
society information.
(https://www.coe.int>web>media....org)
34
WHAT IS NEW MEDIA & ITS
IMPORTANCE?
The rise of new media has increased
communication between people all over the
world & the internet. It has allowed people to
express themselves through blogs, websites,
videos, pictures, and other user-generated
media. New media are forms of media that are
computational and rely on computers for
redistribution.
35
WHAT ARE THE PURPOSE
OF MEDIA IN TODAY’S GENERATION?
They inform people about what is happening. It
permeates people’s lives by creating their own
criteria and opinions. In this way the media
moves the masses, creating different social
media movements.
(https://impoff.com>importance)
36
WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY & WHY
IS IT IMPORTANT COMMON SENSE
MEDIA?
Media literacy is the ability to identify different
types of media & understand the messages
they’re sending. Kids take in a huge of
information from a wide array of sources, far
beyond the traditional media (TV, radio,
newspapers, and magazines) of most parents’
37
WHY SHOULD STUDENTS LEARN
ABOUT MEDIA LITERACY
Media literacy education teaches students to
think critically about media messages & to
create their own media “thoughtfully &
conscientiously”, acc. to Media Literacy Now, a
nonprofit that works to expand the teaching of
this subject
nationwide.(https://www.usnews.com>articles)
38
WHY DO STUDENTS NEED MEDIA
LITERACY?
Media literacy help students develop the skills
they need to evaluate and consume media. It
allows them to determine the credibility of media
and safely participate in online conversations. In
addition, it encourages strong digital citizenship
and proactivism
(https://medium.com>inspired-ideas)
39
ACQUIRING LITERACY IS AN EMPOWERING
PROCESS, ENABLING MILLIONS TO ENJOY
ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE AND
INFORMATION WHICH BROADENS
HORIZON, INCREASES OPPORTUNITIES &
CREATES ALTERNATIVE FOR BUILDING A
BETTER LIFE.
“
KOFI ANNAN ”
40
THANK YOU
ROMEL B. GUIAO

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Importance of Digital Literacy in Today's Generation

  • 1. ROMEL B. GUIAO This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC
  • 2. NEWS AND DIGITAL LITERACY ROMEL B. GUIAO ROMEL B. GUIAO
  • 4. WHAT IS LITERACY? 4 LITERACY
  • 5. WHAT IS LITERACY? 5 LITERACY LITERACY is the ability to read, write, speak, and listen in a way to communicate effectively and develop one’s thinking and learning for the purpose of understanding oneself to the world.
  • 6. WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY? 6 MEDIA LITERACY
  • 7. WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY? 7 MEDIA LITERACY MEDIA LITERACY is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, analyze, create & communicate using variety of media forms
  • 8. WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY MEANS? Media literacy is an expanded conceptualization of literacy that includes the ability to access and analyze media messages as well as create, reflect and take action, using the power of information & communication to make difference in the world 8
  • 9. WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY MEANS? Media literacy also refers to a person’s ability to understand, analyze, and utilize the media, as well as their ability to differentiate between quality, unbiased news & opinion. (https://www.schooljournalism.org) 9
  • 10. WHAT IS INFORMATION LITERACY? 10 INFORMATION LITERACY
  • 11. WHAT IS INFORMATION LITERACY? 11 INFORMATION LITERACY INFORMATION LITERACY is a set of skills requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed & have the ability to locate, evaluate & use effectively the needed information
  • 12. WHAT IS DIGITAL LITERACY MEANS? 12
  • 13. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 13
  • 14. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 14
  • 15. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 15
  • 16. WHAT IS THE STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 16
  • 17. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 17
  • 18. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 18
  • 19. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 19
  • 20. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 20
  • 21. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 21
  • 22. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 22
  • 23. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY? 23
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  • 34. WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA LITERACY? Media and Information Literacy provides the backbone to understanding media and the role of media in our society. MIL also provides some of the essential skills necessary for critical thinking, analysis, self-expression & creativity – all necessary skills for citizens in a democratic society information. (https://www.coe.int>web>media....org) 34
  • 35. WHAT IS NEW MEDIA & ITS IMPORTANCE? The rise of new media has increased communication between people all over the world & the internet. It has allowed people to express themselves through blogs, websites, videos, pictures, and other user-generated media. New media are forms of media that are computational and rely on computers for redistribution. 35
  • 36. WHAT ARE THE PURPOSE OF MEDIA IN TODAY’S GENERATION? They inform people about what is happening. It permeates people’s lives by creating their own criteria and opinions. In this way the media moves the masses, creating different social media movements. (https://impoff.com>importance) 36
  • 37. WHAT IS MEDIA LITERACY & WHY IS IT IMPORTANT COMMON SENSE MEDIA? Media literacy is the ability to identify different types of media & understand the messages they’re sending. Kids take in a huge of information from a wide array of sources, far beyond the traditional media (TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines) of most parents’ 37
  • 38. WHY SHOULD STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT MEDIA LITERACY Media literacy education teaches students to think critically about media messages & to create their own media “thoughtfully & conscientiously”, acc. to Media Literacy Now, a nonprofit that works to expand the teaching of this subject nationwide.(https://www.usnews.com>articles) 38
  • 39. WHY DO STUDENTS NEED MEDIA LITERACY? Media literacy help students develop the skills they need to evaluate and consume media. It allows them to determine the credibility of media and safely participate in online conversations. In addition, it encourages strong digital citizenship and proactivism (https://medium.com>inspired-ideas) 39
  • 40. ACQUIRING LITERACY IS AN EMPOWERING PROCESS, ENABLING MILLIONS TO ENJOY ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION WHICH BROADENS HORIZON, INCREASES OPPORTUNITIES & CREATES ALTERNATIVE FOR BUILDING A BETTER LIFE. “ KOFI ANNAN ” 40