Q3 MIL - Lesson 4

Lesson Overview

• Prepared by: Ms. Eunice

• Focus on understanding various media and information sources.

Learning Objectives

• At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• Identify the different media and information sources.

• Compare and contrast different media and information sources:

  • Indigenous sources

  • Library sources

  • Mass media

  • Internet sources

• Evaluate the appropriateness and accuracy of information from these sources.

Indigenous Sources

• Definition: Materials, records, or testimonies originating from Indigenous communities.

• Reflection of knowledge, traditions, culture, and perspectives.

• Types:

  • Oral (e.g., stories passed down)

  • Written (e.g., documentation)

• Features:

  • Rich body of information developed from experience.

  • Transmitted by word of mouth across generations.

Types of Indigenous Sources

• Direct Observation of Practices:

  • Examples include the preparation of meals.

• Written Records:

  • Documents, accounts, and other records.

• Oral Instruction:

  • Includes legends and myths.

Folk or Traditional Media

• Forms of folk media include:

  • Stories, songs, poetry, drama, and dance.

  • Paintings and various art forms.

• Community Gatherings:

  • Events such as fiestas, rituals, and ceremonies (e.g., baptisms).

• Social Organizations:

  • Youth clubs, artistic groups, and clubs for various recreational activities.

Library Sources

• Definition: Collections of information stored in various formats:

  • Books, videotapes, periodicals, eBooks, manuscripts, audiobooks, maps, databases, and CDs.

• Types of Libraries:

  • Community-based libraries (national to small community libraries).

  • Mobile libraries servicing multiple locations.

Sizes and Access of Libraries

• Libraries vary significantly in size depending on their purpose and community.

• Some institutions have branches and off-campus internet access for students and faculty.

Library Categories

• General Reference:

  • Dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, directories, manuals, indexes, and abstracts.

• Periodical Section:

  • Journals, magazines, newspapers, and brochures.

• Circulation Section:

  • Books covering various subjects (Philosophy, Science, History, etc.).

• Children’s Section:

  • Educational materials and children’s literature.

• Multimedia Section:

  • Computers, television, and multimedia resources.

• Special Collections:

  • Rare and valuable materials separated due to fragility.

Mass Media

• Definition: Means of communication that reach a large audience quickly.

• Functions: Distributes news, entertainment, advertisements, and information to the public.

Internet as a Source

• Definition: Worldwide system of interconnected networks and devices communicating via established protocols.

Search Techniques on Google

• Use 6-8 keywords with nouns and adjectives to refine searches.

• Features include:

  • Weather: Search weather or specify city.

  • Dictionary: Define words by using 'define' in front of terms.

  • Calculations: Enter math equations for instant results.

  • Unit Conversions: Type conversion queries (e.g., 3 dollars in pesos).

  • Image Search: Use images to conduct searches.

Social Media Platforms

• Definition: Collective term for websites and applications for sharing personal information.

• Types include:

  • Social networking sites, media sharing sites, social audio platforms, social bookmarking, and review sites.

Misinformation and Echo Chamber Effect

• Information often echoes existing beliefs, potentially leading to misinformation.

• The echo chamber effect prevents evaluation of opposing viewpoints.

• Fake News: Disguised inaccurate content presented as credible news.

Primary vs. Secondary Sources

• Primary Sources: Original records from a specific historical period (e.g., diaries, emails).

• Secondary Sources: Documents created using primary sources for analysis or summary (e.g., biographies, textbooks).

Understanding Information

• Fact: Statement provable through objective data.

• Opinion: Personal interpretations influenced by beliefs.

• Bias: Favoritism toward one side over others.

Conclusion

• "Let us commit to being social media users who respect ourselves and others."