MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY M6-M18

A thriving democracy is possible if the government supports ICT integration and responsible creation and dissemination of information.

An economy composed of media and information literate citizens is more likely to flourish compared to an economy infested by uninformed citizens when it comes to information and technology.

Filipinos should enjoy the freedom to speak out with vigilance or awareness, take part in the political and electoral process and participate fully in all aspects of the government affairs.

Media literacy education promotes learning beyond the books, the use of senses and application of critical thinking skills.

Those who are computer literate, has the skills to use different kinds of technology, have the knowledge to identify the veracity of information given to them and to create an output based on the 21st century skills are more likely to experience better opportunities.

Persons that are involved in the use, analysis, evaluation and production of media and information.

People who are well-oriented to media sources and messages and able to provide information as accurate and reliable as possible.

Media practitioners who provide information coming from their expert knowledge or first-hand experience of event.

They are highly exposed to and actively using media.

The are also the source of viable interpretation of messages for lower-end media users and opinions are accepted by a group.

People without professional journalism training can use the tools of modern technology and internet to create, augment or fact-check media on their own or in collaboration with others.