Media and Information Literacy

Unit 1: Introduction to Media and Information Literacy

Lesson 1: How Media and Information Affect Communication

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Models of Communication 30 minutes

Purpose
This activity aims to assess your understanding of the communication process and
how it is affected by media and information.

Instructions
1. Recall the process and models of communication presented in class.
2. In the space provided, create a communication process. Each model of
communication you will create will differ depending on the type of media specified.
3. Use the existing models of communication as a basis. Ensure your model
demonstrates the features of the specified media.
4. Write a brief description of each model you created in the space provided.
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Media and Information Literacy

Unit 1: Introduction to Media and Information Literacy Lesson
1: How Media and Information Affect Communication

Suggested Rubric

Performance Levels
1 Score
Criteria
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unclear and explanation is c
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there is no coherent. c
explanation at all.

Total Possible Score

2
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Unit 1: Introduction to Media and Information Literacy
Lesson 1: How Media and Information Affect Communication

Output

1. Print (newspapers, magazines, or books)

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2. Television

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Unit 1: Introduction to Media and Information Literacy
Lesson 1: How Media and Information Affect Communication

Brief description:

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3. Radio

Brief description:

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Lesson 1: How Media and Information Affect Communication

4. Digital media (websites and blogs)

Brief description:

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5. Social media
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Unit 1: Introduction to Media and Information Literacy
Lesson 1: How Media and Information Affect Communication

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