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."