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Media and
Information Literacy
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Introduction to Media and
Information Literacy
Media and Information Literacy
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Introduction to Media and Information Literacy
First Edition, 2020

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 Media and
Information Literacy
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Introduction to Media and
Information Literacy
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Media and Information Literacy Grade 11/12 Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Introduction to Media and Information Literacy!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed, and reviewed by educators both from
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For the learner:

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you demonstrate
an understanding of media and information literacy and related concepts. 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.

The module mainly focuses on how communication is influenced by media and information
and the similarities and differences between and among media literacy, information literacy,
and technology literacy.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define the key concepts;
2. Identify the elements of the communication process;
3. Explain the process of communication using various communication models;
4. Describe how media and information affect communication;
5. Compare and contrast the similarities and differences between and among media
literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy;
6. Express your ideas and thoughts;
7. Value the importance of media and information in effective communication;

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 What I Know

Let’s find out how much you know about this module. Read the questions and follow the
directions carefully. Remember to answer all items. After taking this short test, your answers
will be checked to find out your score. Take note of the items that you won’t be able to
correctly answer and look for the right answer as you go through this module.

1. It is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute

using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.
A. Literacy C. Information
B. Media D. Technology
2. This refers to any physical object used to communicate messages.
A. Literacy C. Information
B. Media D. Technology
3. It aims to empower citizens by providing them with the competencies necessary to
engage with traditional media and new technologies.
A. Information Literacy C. Media Literacy
B. Technology Literacy D. Media and Information Literacy
4. A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience,
instruction, signals, or symbols.
A. Literacy C. Information
B. Media D. Technology
5. It is the ability to recognize when information is needed, and to locate, evaluate, and
effectively communicate information in its various formats.
A. Information Literacy C. Media Literacy
B. Technology Literacy D. Media and Information Literacy
6. The ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to
responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools.
A. Information Literacy C. Media Literacy
B. Technology Literacy D. Media and Information Literacy
7. It refers to the essential skills and competencies that allow individuals to engage with
media and other information providers, as well as to develop critical thinking and life-
long learning skills to socialize and become active citizens.
A. Information Literacy C. Media Literacy
B. Technology Literacy D. Media and Information Literacy
8. A type of communication that uses spoken words.
A. Oral Communication C. Formal Communication
B. Non-verbal Communication D. Written Communication
9. It pertains to any information that is passed on through communication.
A. Receiver C. Message
B. Sender D. Feedback
10. It refers to the listener, reader, and viewer of the message.
A. Receiver C. Message
B. Sender D. Feedback

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11. A type of communication that uses written signs and symbols.
A. Oral Communication C. Formal Communication
B. Non-verbal Communication D. Written Communication
12. All are factors affecting the source of the message EXCEPT ___________.
A. Communication Skills C. Knowledge
B. Culture D.Treatment
13. Which of the following is true?
A. Communication is a process of transmitting messages from one or a group of
persons to another.
B. Communication is not needed in transferring information.
C. Communication was not influenced by media and information.
D. None of the above.
14. Which is not an element of communication?
A. Message C. Receiver
B. Channel D. Skills
15. This refers to the origin of the message.
A. Message C. Receiver
B. Channel D. Sender

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 What’s In

Name the following media or information provider.

1. 4.

2. 5.

3.

Process Questions:

1. Which media provider do you spend most of your time? Why?

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2. What roles do media and information providers play in your life?
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 What’s New

You are a 21st-century learner who was born in a digital world. Imagine yourself waking up
without books, newspapers, magazines, and libraries. TV channels, radio stations, the
internet, and cell phones were also not available.
Answer the following questions:
1. How would you be informed of anything now?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
2. What ways would you have to communicate with one another?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
3. How would you share the information such as news and events?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
4. What would happen with the decisions you make?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
5. How would it affect the way you live?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

What is It

Communication is defined as the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors
to express your ideas, thoughts, and feelings among others to someone else. It is the
exchange of information and the expression of feeling that can result in understanding. In
other words, communication refers to the process of transmitting messages or ideas from
one person or group of persons to another. It may be a face-to-face conversation between
two people or a large number of people called the audience using various media.
Types of Communication
A. According to channels used:
1. Verbal Communication refers to the form of communication in which a message
is transmitted verbally. The communication is done by word of mouth and a piece
of writing. Spoken words are used which include face-to-face conversations,

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 speech, telephone conversation, video, radio, television, voice-over the internet.
Likewise, written symbols are used to communicate. A written message may be
printed or handwritten that can be transmitted via email, letter, report, memo, etc.
2. Non-verbal Communication is the sending or receiving of wordless messages.
The communication is done by gestures, body language, and posture, tone of
voice, or facial expression. It is all about the body language of the speaker.
B. According to Purpose and Style
1. Formal Communication takes place in professional settings. This type of
communication is practiced in corporate meetings, conferences, academic
seminars, political sessions, and judicial proceedings.
2. Informal Communication is the most commonly used form of communication. It
takes place in the daily interaction with and between friends, family, classmates,
and anyone who wishes to speak with another.

Process Questions:
What is communication?
Why do you communicate?
How do you communicate?

The Communication Process

Communication is described as a process because sender-decoder needs other elements to
be able to complete the method. To achieve effective communication, you must be
familiarized and understood the different elements and their roles in the communication
process. The elements are the following:
1. The sender (speaker) is also known as the source or origin of information or
message. He is in charge of the encoding process of the communication. He is the
one who conveys the message. The goal of the sender is to ensure that his/her
intended message is the message that is communicated.
2. Message pertains to any information, ideas, and feelings that are passed on through
communication. This is whatever the sender communicates to the receiver, or the
information received by the receiver from the sender.
3. Channel refers to the medium or means on how the message is transmitted or being
transmitted. The primary channel is the use of five sense organs. Moreover,
television, radio, records, newspapers, and magazines are examples of media
channels.
4. The receiver is known as the listener. He is in charge of the decoding process of
communication and he who listens. Decoding is the process where the listener or
receiver processes the message of the source and then responds accordingly.
5. Noise is known as the interference that keeps the message from being understood or
accurately interpreted. The interference can be internal or external between the
sender and the receiver.
6. Situation or Setting is the time and place in which communication occurs.
Communication adapts to the setting.
7. Feedback is the receiver’s message that he/she sends to the source in response to
the sender’s message. It can be in the form of a verbal or non-verbal response.

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The process can be simplified through communication models.
1. Lasswell’s Communication Model.  This model describes who is saying something,
which channel is used to convey the messages, who the message is aimed at, and
what effect the message has. It describes verbal communication and consists of five
elements. Who says What, in Which channel, to Whom, with What effect? This model
is also called a ‘linear model of communication’, ‘uni-directional process’ or ‘action
model, because it describes a one-way process within communication. 

2. Shannon and Weaver Model of Communication. This has been called the “mother of
all models.” This model was designed to develop effective communication between
the sender and receiver. Also, a factor affecting the communication process is called
“Noise.” It deals with various concepts like information source (sender), transmitter,
noise, channel, message, receiver (listener), channel, information destination,
encode and decode.

3. Osgood-Schramm Model of Communication. This model is a circular experience

rather than a linear experience that involves a sender, who encodes a message, and
a recipient, who decodes it. The sender and the receiver hold both roles in the model.

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4. Westley and MacLean Model of Communication. This model can be applied in two
contexts: interpersonal and mass communication, the point of difference being the
feedback. Feedback is direct and fast in interpersonal communication and indirect
and slow in mass communication. The model also differentiates the message as
purposive and non-purposive.

5. Berlo’s SMCR Model of Communication. This model focuses on encoding and

decoding which happens before the sender sends the message and before the
receiver receives the message respectively. Likewise, it has mainly, four components
to describe the communication process. They are the sender, message, channel,
and receiver. Each of the components is affected by many factors.

Process Questions:
What is communication
process?
What are the important elements
of communication?
How do you achieve an effective
communication with other people??
What do the different models
▪ imply about communication?
How is communication affected

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 What’s More

In studying the media and information literacy, the following should be clearly defined: Read
aloud independently or assigned the following:
▪ Literacy. The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and
compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy
involves a continuum of learning, wherein individuals can achieve their goals, develop
their knowledge and potential, and participate fully in their community and wider society.
▪ Media. The physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass communication
through physical objects such as radio, television, computers, film, etc. It also refers to
any physical object used to communicate messages.
▪ Media Literacy. The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a
variety of forms. It aims to empower citizens by providing them with the competencies
(knowledge and skills) necessary to engage with traditional media and new
technologies.
▪ Information. A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from
study, experience, instruction, signals, or symbols.
▪ Information Literacy. The ability to recognize when information is needed, and to
locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various formats.
▪ Technology Literacy. The ability of an individual, either working independently or
with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools. Using
these tools an individual can access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and
communicate information.
▪ Media and Information Literacy. The essential skills and competencies that allow
individuals to engage with media and other information providers effectively, as well as
develop critical thinking skills and life-long learning skills to socialize and become active
citizens.

LET’s DO THIS!
Using the Venn diagram, write the similarities and differences between and
among media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy.

Media Literacy Information Literacy

Technology Literacy

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 ▪

What I Have Learned

Communication is the process of transmitting the messages or information. It can

either be verbal communication which uses spoken words and non-verbal
communication which uses body expressions and gestures among others. To complete the
process of communication, the following elements namely sender, message, channel,
receiver, noise, situation, and feedback should be present. The process of communication
can be simplified using the models namely Lasswell’s Communication Model, Shannon
and Weaver Model of Communication, Osgood-Schramm Model of Communication,
Westley and MacLean Model of Communication, and Berlo’s SMCR Model of
Communication.
Media Literacy refers to the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in
a variety of forms.
Information Literacy refers to the ability to recognize when information is needed,
and to locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various formats.
Technology Literacy refers to the ability of an individual, either working
independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological
tools.

What I Can Do

A. Study the news below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Who is the sender? __________________________

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 2. What is the message? __________________________
3. Who is the receiver? __________________________
4. What channel is used to communicate? __________________________

B. Discuss the role of media and information ineffective communication in the following:
1. The spread of global pandemic (Covid19)
2. The teaching and learning process of teachers and students
3. The demonstration of napkin folding

Assessment

Let’s find out how much you have learned in this module. Choose the letter that you think
best answers the question. Remember to answer all items. After taking this short test, your
answers will be checked to find out your score.

1. It is known as the origin of the message.

A. Message C. Sender
B. Receiver D. Noise
2. It refers to the process of transmitting ideas and feelings from one person to another.
A. Literacy C. Information
B. Communication D. Media
3. These are the tools that are used to communicate. Examples of these are televisions,
cell phones, and radios among others.
A. Literacy C. Information
B. Communication D. Media
C. Information Literacy C. Media and Information Literacy
D. Media Literacy D. Information Literacy
4. This refers to the ability to read, analyze, evaluate, and produce communication in a
variety of media forms.
A. Information Literacy C. Media and Information Literacy
B. Media Literacy D. Information Literacy
5. This refers to the ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to
locate, evaluate, use, and create information.
A. Information Literacy C. Media and Information Literacy
B. Media Literacy D. Information Literacy
6. This refers to the ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate,
evaluate, effectively use and communicate information in various formats.
A. Information Literacy C.Media and Information Literacy
B. Media Literacy D. Information Literacy
7. It can either be internal or external interference in the communication process
between the sender and the receiver.
A. Message C. Sender
B. Receiver D. Noise
8. It is the response of the receiver.
A. Feedback C. Setting
B. Channel D. Communication
9. A type of communication that uses spoken words.
A. Informal C. Verbal
B. Formal D. Non-verbal

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10. A type of communication that uses gestures.
A. Informal C. Verbal
B. Formal D. Non-verbal
11. It refers to the knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction.
A. Media C. Literacy
B. Information D. Technology
12. This model of communication emphasizes that noise is a factor affecting the
communication process.
A. Westley and MacLean Model of Communication
B. Berlo’s SMCR Model of Communication
C. Lasswell’s Communication Model
D. Shannon and Weaver Model of Communication
13. This model of communication describes Who says What, in Which channel, to
Whom, and with What effect?
A. Westley and MacLean Model of Communication
B. Berlo’s SMCR Model of Communication
C. Lasswell’s Communication Model
D. Shannon and Weaver Model of Communication
14. This model focuses on encoding and decoding which happens before the sender
sends the message and before the receiver receives the message respectively.
A. Westley and MacLean Model of Communication
B. Berlo’s SMCR Model of Communication
C. Lasswell’s Communication Model
D. Shannon and Weaver Model of Communication

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 Additional Activities

C. Make a list of media that are present in the daily lives of students and teachers today.
What are the key roles and functions that each of these media perform?
1. ____________ __________________________________________________
2. ____________ __________________________________________________
3. ____________ __________________________________________________
4. ____________ __________________________________________________
5. ____________ __________________________________________________

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 Answer Key

Assessment What's In What I Know

C Facebook A
B Radio B
D Books C
C YouTube C
B Television A
D B
D D
D A
A C
C A
D D
B D
D A
C D
B D

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