Media and Information Literacy

Quarter 2
Module 7

Opportunities
, Challenges
and Threats
in media and
information
 REPORT PREPARED BY:

aNGELA KLAIRE VILLANUEVA

DJAY EDEZA

ALDREN BESING
 Do you ever wonder what makes technology in
business, education and other sectors so important?

The answer to this question is evident –

technology saves time and effort, and most
importantly, it improves communication.
Technology refers to the knowledge and
utilization of tools, techniques, and systems to
serve a bigger purpose like solving problems or
making life easier and better.
 Technology, particularly the use of internet, is
vital in achieving any business goal as it renders
every transaction / activity efficient, i.e;, achieving
maximum productivity with minimum wasted
resources.
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A Powerful Tool
Media and information literacy, an essential component of the Senior
High School Curriculum, fosters equitable access to information and
knowledge, which, in turn, open up opportunities. It is a field that
deals with the effects of various mass media.

Media and information are a powerful voice of the people to express

feelings and thoughts. People nowadays are already media and
information literate, but to engage in a digital society, one needs to be
able to use these tools, and inquire, understand, communicate, and
think critically.
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Information

Modern professionals, students and adults use online materials to

gather the needed information for any research work. The Internet has
made research work easier. Is this a sign of progress? Some would say
that the use of technology is not always a sign of progress. For them,
the use of traditional methods such as government documents, minutes
of the meeting, journalistic writings, eyewitness accounts and other
information sources is more effective than the use of modern
technology specifically the “internet”
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Information

UNESCO recognizes that the internet holds enormous potential for

development. It provides an unprecedented volume of resources for
information and knowledge that opens up new opportunities and
challenges for expression and participation.

In education, the use of technology is vital. It makes information

sharing convenient. In addition, educators use it to supplement lessons
and to conduct online classes.
opportunities

Online Shopping.
Through online shopping and by using a web
browser, consumers can directly buy goods over the
internet. Consumers may visit the website of the
retailer directly or search alternative vendors’
websites using a shopping search engine.
opportunities

Citizen Journalism.
It is the collection, dissemination and analysis of
news and information by the general public,
especially by means of internet.
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Online Education.
With internet connection, anyone can earn a
degree without having to attend face-to-face class
sessions.
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Challenges
Age-inappropriate content.
With the unabated spread of media, one has to be very careful about
access. There is a wealth of information one can gain from the
Internet, but there is also content that is unfit for children and young
people like pornography and violence
llegal content.
The Internet has also been, and continues to be, used by unscrupulous
people to further their illegal activities, like human trafficking, the use
of force, force, fraud, or coercion to obtain a commercial sex act or
labor, and child pornography. Some groups also use the internet to
further the ideas of racism and discrimination
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Challenges
Privacy invasion and identity theft.
Data posted on the Internet may be accessed and used for illegal
activities. Personal information may be willing shared as pictures or
text on social media or inadvertently given by users as part of such
offerings as games or surveys. It is important for users to be aware of
the risks before they decide to share their personal data. A way to get
sensitive personal information is phishing. It is the fraudulent attempt
to obtain sensitive information such as username, passwords and credit
card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an
electronic communication.
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Threats and Risks of Media and Information
It is stated in the Philippine Constitution that each person has the right
to freedom of opinion and expression. This right includes freedom to
hold and express opinions without interference and to seek, receive
and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of
frontiers. With this right, we can negotiate, chat, and express our
opinions and ideas, provided that we show respect to persons whose
opinions differ from ours. Showing respect means listening to others as
they explain their respective sides and trying to understand their
perspective and why.
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Threats and Risks of Media and Information

Furthermore, this simply tells us that we should never abuse and

misuse our freedom of speech. Always remember that an opinion is a
self-report of feelings or personal judgement accompanied by
responsibility of thought. These are some laws against the abuse and
misuse of media and information, which violate the rights of others and
threaten them in some ways.
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Threats and Risks of Media and Information
Libel / Slander
A person commits libel if he/she, with malice, publishes a false
statement that is damaging to another person’s reputation, office,
trade, business or means of livelihood. n the Philippine constitution,
libel is a violation of Article 355 of the Revised Penal Code. As stated
in this article, libel can be committed in the form of writing, printing,
and other similar means. If the hurtful statement is spoken, the
statement is slander. General example of libel/slander: Spreading false
rumors about someone having an extra-marital affair, damaging the
person’s reputation.
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Threats and Risks of Media and Information
Piracy
refers to the unauthorized duplication of copyrighted content that is
then sold at substantially lower prices in the black market. It is illegal
under the Cybercrime Law, which states that acquiring any digital
copy of any copyrighted material is punishable by fine from Php
200,000 to Php 500,000 and six to twenty years in prison. The
Intellectual Property Code and the Anti–Camcording Law were
previously in place to combat piracy in the country.
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Threats and Risks of Media and Information

Cybercrime Law
The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175)
covers all other online anomalies such as identity theft, child
pornography, data misuse, cybersquatting and other computer-related
and internet facilitated practices. This law became controversial in
2012-2013 since it also criminalizes libel in the online world, limiting
certain exercises of freedom of expression.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of

Media and Information Literacy
Media Innovation
What is innovation? It is the process of developing a new method or
process or product that better serves existing uses or start to serve a
previously unidentified need. When we talk about media innovation, it
includes the change in several aspects of the media landscape – from
the development of new media platforms to new business models, to
new ways of producing media texts changes in other areas such as
education, society, economy and politics.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Influence of Media on Education
Nowadays, media plays a crucial role in strengthening society as it
helps us to know the current societal issues not only locally but also
globally. It also enhances the teaching and learning processes inside
the four walls of the classrooms. Media comes in different forms and
each form affects the way people learn and interpret information.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Influence of Media on Education
Various media can be used in the classrooms to hone critical thinking
and problem-solving skills. For instance, a teacher can start and
facilitate a discussion on an opinion article in a blog, asking students
whether they agree on the position taken by the author and why / why
not. Indeed, media’s power should be harnessed to educate people –
enlightening people’s minds and training people to form opinions and
find solutions to societal problems.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Influence on Society
Media’s power appears unstoppable. Almost everyone is exposed to
countless media images, advertisements, magazines, etc. With the
advent of social media like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Twitter,
email and the like, we are connected in ways that were not possible
before. The communication line is always open. Because of these,
necessary societal interactions, camaraderie, and development of
friendships are facilitated.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Influence on Society
The way we now deal with people with different personalities,
opinions, and ideas, the way we access information about human life,
relationships, education, careers, entertainment, and others, and the
way we do business to promote products and services online are all
conducted with modern media. These interactions are very different
from before, when the most prominent forms of media were
magazines, newspapers and books.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Economic Influence
The new media has made it possible for any individual to offer
products and services online. The various media platforms are a means
to augment people’s income. It is indeed true that the new media
affect the economic progress and stability of the country.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Economic Influence
Innovation in media has likewise created new online jobs opportunities
such as tutorials in various subjects, airline booking, art selling,
product reviews on YouTube, blogging, photography and other IT
related jobs. Social media was once an expensive platform for
businesses to advertise their products/services. But nowadays, any
media-literate person and business entity can set up his / her/ its own
brand to reach people and sell products and services easily.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Political Influence
With the wider internet reach in the Philippines and the
corresponding increase in Filipino social media users, political
individuals and parties and government agencies have realized the
effectiveness and power of social media platforms in terms of public
communication.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Political Influence
Digital Diplomacy, also called E-diplomacy or Digi diplomacy is a
government’s use of social media and information technology to
communicate to the public, especially foreign public. Foreign
ministries, embassies and other government agencies have social media
accounts especially on Twitter and Facebook. Spreading information
through social media enables to directly send messages quickly and
cost-effectively to the target audiences, without convening a press
conference or sending a press release to news agencies.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Political Influence
People have become informed about the subjects they need or want.
Through media reports focusing on the government programs,
activities, and issues, the public is informed about the political affairs
and functions of the country. Not all media effects are positive. One
of the current issues about social media on political affairs is the spread
of fake news, both locally and abroad. The difficulty of confirming
whether social media news reports are true has led to the abuse of the
medium by interest groups who share half-truths or outright lies,
which has led Facebook and Twitter to remove fake accounts and
purveyors of untruths.
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B. Education, Economic, Social and Political Aspects and Influences of
Media and Information Literacy
Political Influence
People have become informed about the subjects they need or want.
Through media reports focusing on the government programs,
activities, and issues, the public is informed about the political affairs
and functions of the country. Not all media effects are positive. One
of the current issues about social media on political affairs is the spread
of fake news, both locally and abroad. The difficulty of confirming
whether social media news reports are true has led to the abuse of the
medium by interest groups who share half-truths or outright lies,
which has led Facebook and Twitter to remove fake accounts and
purveyors of untruths.
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You