Media and Information

Literacy
First Quarter – Module 8:
How to Combat Digital Divide, Addiction,
and Bullying
Medial and Information Literacy
Alternative Delivery Mode
First Quarter – Module 8: How to Combat Digital Divide, Addiction, and Bullying
First Edition, 2020

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 Media and Information
Literacy
First Quarter – Module 8:
How to Combat Digital Divide, Addiction,
and Bullying
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to Media and Information Literacy Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Most Essential Competencies (MELC) Matrix Week 8: Create a campaign add to combat
digital divide, addiction, and bullying.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by educators from public
institutions to assist you, the teacher, or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set
by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent learning activities
at their own pace and time. This also would like to help learners gain the knowledge and skills
while taking into consideration their needs and situation.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips, guides and
reminders that will help you in directing the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module and to keep
track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to learn at their own pace. Also, assisting the
learners as they do the tasks is highly encouraged.

For the Learner:

Welcome to Media and Information Literacy Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on
Most Essential Competencies (MELC) Matrix Week 8: Create a campaign add to combat
digital divide, addiction, and bullying.

Our hand is capable of doing plenty of things for independent learning at the most convenient
time. It is often used to symbolize an action or purpose. By the use of your hands, your ideas,
thoughts, and skills can be put into action. With this, the hand in this module symbolizes the
tasks that you are to discover throughout the process of using this module. There was a saying,
“the more you do, the more you learn”. Always remember that your learning depends on your
actions.

This module was designed to offer you opportunities for learning at your own pace. Some of the
activities or tasks may require the aid of your parents, teachers, siblings, or even friends. Take
this opportunity to learn, socialize and get to know them and your surroundings better. You will
be able to progress better in the contents of the module by being an active and curious learner.

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This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

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module.

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What I Know you already know about the lesson to take. If you get
all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to
skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to

What’s New you in various ways such as a story, a song, a
poem, a problem opener, an activity, or a situation.

This section provides a brief discussion of the

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This comprises activities for independent practice to

solidify your understanding and skills of the topic.
What’s More You may check the answers to the exercises using
the Answer Key at the end of the module.

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you learned from the lesson.

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situations or concerns.

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mastery in achieving the learning competency.

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Additional Activities enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned.
This also tends to the retention of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.

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The following are some reminders in using this module:

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Included in the module.

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8. Return this module to your teacher/ facilitator once you are through with it.

We hope that with the use of this module, you would appreciate and enjoy learning. We also
hope that you would gain a deep understanding of the relevant skills and knowledge intended
for this module for you to acquire. Learning is now at the palm of your hands.

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to here to help you understand
the digital divide, addiction, and bullying in 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.

In this challenging adventure of learning, you are expected to demonstrate understanding of

Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and MIL related concepts.

This module focuses on the Most Essential Learning Competency: create a campaign add to
combat the digital divide, addiction, and bullying.
This module is divided into three key ideas as illustrated below.

1. Digital Divide
2. Addiction
3. Bullying

After going through this module, you are expected to:

● Have an understanding of the digital divide;

● Be oriented of the rules in netiquette,
● Be mindful of having control/discipline in using gadgets,
● Be courteous and respectful with others online; and
● Demonstrate proper conduct and behavior online.

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Identify the following definitions. Write your answer on the provided space.

1. ____________ is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and regions that
have access to modern information and communications technology, and
those that don't or have restricted access.
2. ____________ is the use of force, coercion, or threat, to abuse, aggressively dominate
or intimidate.
3. ____________ is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers,
and tablets.
4.______________ is the ability of individuals and organizations to connect to the Internet
using computer terminals, computers, and other devices; and to access
services such as email and the World Wide Web.
5. ______________ is a psychological and physical inability to stop using the internet.

What’s In

Review your profile and posts online (e.g., on Facebook or Twitter). Fill up the checklist below
by putting a check on the column of your corresponding response.

QUESTIONS ALWAYS SOMETIMES RARELY NEVER

1. Do you connect to your friends
only?
2. Do you share your password to
others?
3. Do you think first before you post?
4. Are you kind to others?
5. Do you keep your private settings
private?
6. Do you think first before you post?

1. What does the result say about you?

_________________________________________________________________________
2. Does it reflect good online behavior? Why do you think so?
_____________________________________________________________________

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 What’s New
Answer the following questions.

1. What technological preparations did you and your family do for the opening of classes in a
new normal set-up?
____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

3. Do you know someone who frequently use social media? If yes, how do you think does it
affect him or her?
____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

3. Have you ever been bullied? How do you feel when someone bullies you?
____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

of signs whichWhat is It

Media has a huge impact on human lives especially during a time of the pandemic. A lot of us
depend on social media for entertainment, business, education, news, communications and
more. Many of us express our opinions, beliefs, and feeling about a lot of issues around us via
social media. However, as we enjoy the comfort of technology, there are issues and dangers
that we need to know.

DIGITAL
DIVIDE
Even if we live in the Digital Age,
there are still parts of the world that
do not have access to the Internet
because it is either in a remote area
or in extreme poverty. Digital Divide
refers to the economic, educational,
and social inequalities experienced
by those who cannot afford to have
computer and internet access.

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 In the Philippines, we do not experience restriction when it comes to acquiring information and
choosing the mode of communication we want unlike other countries. However, our country has
one of the slowest Internet connection compared to its other Asian counterparts. This is brought
by the limited Internet Service Providers (ISP) in our country.

Although the Department of Education (DepEd) is making efforts to provide a stronger Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) curriculum and to improve its facilities disabled students
still have limited resources for their use.

As we live in the 21st century, having information and technology skills is necessary. Therefore,
the digital divide could hinder a person to become information, media, and technology literate.

❖ ADDICTION

Addiction refers to a condition in

which a person seems to have
lost control over an action or
behavior, which means mental
health practitioners are deemed
as self-destructive. For example,
when a person who employs
playing poker or casino develops
addiction, he will feel the urge to
do it under all circumstances.
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A person can become addicted to playing too much computer. At first, the person sees video
games as something interesting, so he plays them during break time. But once the person feels
the urge to be playing computer constantly because it is pleasurable even if he can no longer
carry out his responsibilities, he can be perceived as someone who has become addicted to
computer gaming.

On the other hand, some people become addicted to online shopping. People who have become
obsessed with usually end up staying late at night just to wait for discounts, promos, or bid for
products being sold online. As a result, they become heavily indebted due to their credit card
purchases. People addicted to online shopping are obsessive-compulsive buyers. This means
that they purchase products they do not need due to sudden urge or impulse. In the end, their
house becomes a mess from the clutter of products they have no use for.

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Also, others become hooked to using too much social media. These people tend to be obsessed
with updating their status or tweets and checking out their friends’ posts. They also have become
addicted to putting comments on almost every online post they see. Hence, people who have
become addicted to social media are unable to finish their responsibilities like school
assignments, which could result in poor performance. Some of them can even suffer from health
deterioration and visual impairment because of their inability to prioritize their condition over their
desire to open their social media accounts.

Even though virtual gaming, online shopping, and the use of social media do not involve abuse
of prohibited drugs, a person who has become addicted to such needs professional help since
his action has made him unproductive.

Treatments for those who have become computer addicts depend upon the person’s willingness
to receive help. They need understanding and support so that they can overcome the addiction
and eventually get back on their old self.

❖ BULLYING

With the advent of technology,

bullying can now also be done
through the Internet. This is known
as Cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is
bullying that takes place over digital
devices like cell phones,
computers, and tablets.
Cyberbullying can occur through
SMS, Text, and apps, or online in
social media, forums, or gaming
where people can view, participate
in, or share content. Some
cyberbullying crosses the line into
unlawful or criminal behavior.
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Cyberbullying can include:

● Sending means emails, texts, or instant messages.
● Sending neutral messages to someone to the point of harassment.

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 ● Posting hurtful things about someone on social media.
● Spreading rumors or gossip about someone online.
● Making fun of someone in an online chat that includes multiple people.
● Attacking or killing an avatar or character in an online game, constantly and on purpose.
● Pretending to be another person by creating a fake online profile.
● Threatening or intimidating someone online or in a text message.
● Taking an embarrassing photo or video and sharing it without permission.

On the other hand, bullies also need help so they can stop bullying and start to realize that their
action poses harm to other people. Although cyberbullying may not involve actual physical
contact, this social problem should be properly addressed because an individual’s overall well-
being is affected. Victims of cyberbullying can be given support by showing them care and letting
them feel empowered. On the other hand, bullies also need help so they can stop bullying and
start to realize that their action poses harm to other people.

Read the following infographic from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
to get insight into how a good digital citizen should behave.

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 If internet connection is available, students may watch the youtube
links below for more of cyberbullying, addiction, and the things they
need to remember about social media.
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What’s More

Mario knew that Jessie didn’t like him. Jessie hadn’t liked him since first grade. But now that
they’re in middle school, things are getting completely out of hand. What started with dirty
looks and snickering has turned into nasty emails, mean texts, and online rumors. Earlier today,
Mario found out about a Facebook page called “Mario Cheats” where Jack and his friends were
posting lies about Mario cheating in class. Mario can’t ignore this anymore.

1. How do you think Mario might feel when he reads this?

_____________________________________________________________________
2. What could Mario do that would make the situation worse?
_____________________________________________________________________
3. What are some things Jessie might be able to do to make the situation better?
_____________________________________________________________________
4. What could Jessie do that would make the situation worse?
_____________________________________________________________________
5. What are some things the classmates might be able to do to make the situation better?
_____________________________________________________________________
6. What could the classmates do that would make the situation worse?
_____________________________________________________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Quiz Instructions: Answer each question.

1. True or false: It’s OK to say mean stuff about other people online because no one can find
out it was you.
2. If someone threatens you or says something that makes you feel uncomfortable when
you’re chatting online, you should:
a) threaten the person back
b) tell a parent or trusted adult immediately
c) ask for his or her phone number
d) meet the person so you can settle it face to face
3. True or false: If someone you know is being bullied online, you should stay out of it. It’s
none of your business.
4. True or False: Playing too much computer games is safe for as long as you do it for
entertainment.
5. If you are an Internet addict, you can no longer perform your duties and responsibilities
efficiently.

What I Can Do

1. Say someone you know posted an embarrassing photo of you on social media. When you
sent a message asking for it to be taken down, the person ignored your message. Even
worse, the person posted more photos of you that were just as embarrassing. You asked
again that the pictures be taken down, but they weren’t. What should you do?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

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2. Why do some people not want to have Internet access? What do you think are some
advantages to having Internet access? What do you think are some disadvantages to having
Internet access?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3. What will you do if you notice one of your family members is spending too much time in
using the internet?
________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

Assessment
Create a campaign add to combat digital divide, addiction, or bullying in media. It can be by creating a 30-
second video or an infographic.

Additional Activities
Draw an eight-panel cartoon about a student who gets a computer. Have them consider the
information that will be accessible to the character as they develop their cartoon.

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What I Have Learned What I Know
1. False 1. Digital divide
2. b 2. bullying
3. False 3. Cyberbullying
4. False 4. Internet Access
5. True 5. Internet Addiction
Answer Key
References

This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.

Magpile, Christine Marie. 2016. Media and Information Literacy (Enhancing Education Through
Effective Communication). Quezon City:The Intelligente Publishing, Inc.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqH_NMMW2BQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHPcPCq72f4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYL35nOJOM8

https://classroom.kidshealth.org/classroom/6to8/problems/emotions/cyberbullying.pdf

http://edition.cnn.com/2000/fyi/lesson.plans/10/12/digital.divide/index.html

https://www.childnet.com/ufiles/Cyberbullying-lesson-plan.pdf
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/248542473156986169/

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