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Media and
Information
Literacy
Quarter 2 – Module 2 :
Current and Future Trends in
Media and Information

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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
master the Current and Future Trends 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.

The module focus on the learning outcome, namely:

LO 1 – Define and describe what Massive Open Online Course.

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After going through this module, you are expected to:

a) Describe the new trend in media and information in education;

b) Determine the value of progressive lifestyle and education; and
c) Predict future innovations based on observation.

Definition of Terms

Blended learning

A style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media as well
as traditional face-to-face teaching.

On line Course

A course conducted over the internet.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

Is an online course that offers open access via the Internet for free or at a low cost.

Trend

Something that is currently popular or fashionable.

Ubiquitous Learning

Learning at any time at any place.

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 Lesson
Current and Future Trends
2 in Media and Information
Media and other information providers play a central role in information and
communication processes. Nowadays, media become the common outlet of self
expression and creativity. Its huge influence spreads speedily across the globe. The
connection between technological advances and people’s connectivity created a
huge impact on the lives of today’s generation. This module covers all the above-
mentioned concepts.

What’s In

Technology can provide both opportunities and challenges to humanity. The

internet itself can offer modes of empowerment and convenience, but it can also
promote digital divide and fraud.

Media offer a handful of functions to humans, a number of them were evident in

the various sectors such as in politics, business, economy, personal, and social,
most especially in the education sector.

What is It

Massive Open Online Course

Media as one of the fastest means in educating people continue to flourish and
innovate. A known example is the Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC. An
online course that offers open access via the Internet for free or at a low cost. With
the continuous growth of media, modernization is anywhere, learning becomes
more accessible. In her work, “What’s A MOOC? History, Principles, and
Characteristics”, Amanda Rollins, 2018 emphasized that the technical pillar of
MOOCs is related to distance learning where ideological principal talks about

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“Education for All”. The first MOOCs date back to 2008 with online courses by
David Wiley, Utah State University and Alex Couros, University of Regina.

The term Massive Open Online Course was used for the first time by George
Siemens” Connectivism and Connective knowledge”(CCKO8)course. MOOC respects
certain technical specifications and four characteristics:

1. Using web formats

2. Collaborative learning
3. Assessing knowledge
4. Time limits

In addition, MOOC offers university-level courses without the need to complete an

entire programme of studies, and are becoming increasingly popular. They offer a
large number of students the opportunity to study high-quality courses online with
prestigious universities, often at no cost. They are ideal for independent study and
users can select courses from any institution offering them. MOOCs do not always
lead to formal qualifications. There are no entry requirements.

The following information provided on the next page illustrates how advances in
technology affect people’s lives and interests in the field of education.

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 Image Source: https://www.dontwasteyourtime.co.uk/elearning/mooc -infographic/

Moreover, an article by E-Learning Guide on Media and Information Literacy, titled

“The Current and Future Trends of Media and Information” discusses the following.

Massive Open Online Content and its Implications

Massive Open Online Content (MOOC) is defined by Educause as a model for
delivering learning content online to any person who wants to take a course, with
no limit on attendance. It can be characterized by the following:
a. A revolutionary approach to education that veers away from the physical
to the virtual.
b. A kind of learning that happens online, breaking the norm of traditional
schools or universities for higher education.
c. Utilizes information technologies like analytics to help instructors gauge
their student’s learning.
d. Emphasis on connectedness.

The Implications

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1. By taking learning into virtual space, attendance is no longer a determining
factor in one’s education. This makes MOOC learning a popular alternative for
those whose life situations make them unable to attend regular schools.
2. Managing MOOC is relatively cheaper than running educational institutions.
By taking out the experiences of Universities – which are passed down to students
in exorbitant fees- MOOC addresses the high cost of education.
3. Analytic provides information about the learning process of students.
Through the use of data collected through analytic, MOOC provides a means to
improve learning. 4. Since it focuses on connectedness as part of the learning
process, MOOC allows education to take place on a global scale. Connecting
learners and instructors all over the world to one another to maximize education.

Source: https://sites.google.com/view/elearningmil/lessons/the -current-and-future-trends-of-media-

and-information

Wearable technology is seen to be the up and coming technology of the future.

Wearable technologies today are smart watches. These watches are worn as a
typical wristwatch but do more than just tell time. Modern smart watches perform
the same functions as smart phones.

Smart watches as a wearable are developed for convenience, but its inability to
function as an independent gadget puts it at a distinct disadvantage.

Another example is Fitness tracker. It is derived from smart watches in form and
physical design but serves health applications. Fitness trackers aim to promote
health and wellness among its enthusiasts, unfortunately, issues in their accuracy
have been raised in several reviews.

Virtual Reality (VR) wearable technology is gradually growing in popularity among

enthusiasts. Oculus, a high-end VR headsets intended for entertainment has been
released to the public on March 28, 2016. This wearable technology takes users to
computer generated worlds and let them experience it as if they were actually there.
Oculus have so far received positive reviews among users. However, concerns were
raised about VR technology’s potential to cause a total disconnect from the physical
world.

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Source: https://sites.google.com/view/elearningmil/lessons/the -current-and-future-trends-of-media-
and-information

The Concept of 3D Environment

3D or three dimensional in its literal sense refers to anything that has width,
height, and depth. The physical world is an example of a 3D environment. The
concept of 3D environment is explored to mimic the physical world in media.
Films are among the most common media offerings that incorporates 3D. 3D films
make objects in their material appear solid to the audience through the illusion of
perception. Earlier 3D motion pictures require audience to glasses with red and
blue lenses.

Another notable development is 3D printing. This technology brings digital data

and design to the physical world literally. The concept of 3D bio-printing or 2D
printing, using human materials like tissue ad bones to create organs or body parts
that can be theoretically translated to an actual human body aims to solve that.

The Paperless society

The paperless society is a society where communication is done electronically and
all forms of printed communication have become obsolete. It is characterized by the
shift from letters to e-mails, newspapers to news web pages, books to e-books, and
so on.

Source: https://sites.google.com/view/elearningmil/lessons/the -current-and-future-trends-of-media-

and-information

Ubiquitous learning

Ubiquitous learning is common in the age of information. Since the information in

the digital age can be accessed by anyone, at any given time and place, ubiquitous
or an ever-present type learning of learning is possible.

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Source: https://sites.google.com/view/elearningmil/lessons/the -current-and-future-trends-of-media-
and-information

What’s More

Enumerate the benefits of MOOC as a current trend in media to students, the

education system, and society by filling in the matrix below. Write your answer in
your activity notebook.

Benefits for the Contribution to Contribution to the

students Education System Society

Modified True or False

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Instruction: Read each statement carefully then write True if the statement is
correct and if not, change the underlined word/s with the correct answer.

___________1. MOOC suggests modern system of education.

___________2. MOOC always lead to formal qualifications.

___________3. You can access to MOOC even without a computer.

___________4. Films are among the most common media offerings that incorporates
3D.

___________5. MOOC can cater to a limited number of students.

___________6. MOOC’ s are modeled after existing college or university courses.

___________7. Online assessments such as quizzes and exams are not included in
the MOOC.

___________8. In MOOC, attendance is no longer a determining factor in one’s

education.

___________9. MOOC offers open enrolment.

___________10. MOOC is ideal for independent study.

___________11. The concept of wearable technology is explored to mimic the

physical world in media.

___________12. The paperless society is a society where communication is done

electronically and all forms of printed communication have become
obsolete.

___________13. Ubiquitous learning is common in the Electronic age.

___________14. MOOC allows education to take place on a local scale.

___________15. Managing MOOC is relatively cheaper than running educational

institutions.