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Selection Criteria Assignment 1. Identify the different information about Manila Science High School. Manila Science High School is the pilot science high school of the Philippines It is located at Taft Avenue Corner, Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila It was established on October 1, 1963 It was founded by Augusto Alzona It's current principal is Ms. Maria Eva S. Nacion starting from 2015 It only offers the STEM strand in senior high school It offers a Special Science Curriculum, having specialized subjects in different fields There is a maintaining grade of 85 and above for Science, Mathematics, and English subjects, and 83 and above for other subjects The school's motto is "Sustaining the Tradition of Excellence" There are at least 8 sections for each year from Grade 7-10, and 5-6 sections for each year from Grade 11-12 2. What are the possible sources of information? http://www.manilascience.edu.ph/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Manila-Scie

Own Definition Print media is media that is delivered through hard copies or papers that are published Broadcast media is media that is delivered through casting which is widespread using radio waves New media is media that uses the World Wide Web to deliver information Media Convergence Synthesis Describe how new technologies have led to the convergence of traditional and new media. New technologies have led to the convergence of traditional and new media by helping or making our lives easier by sharing and attaining information, despite before having a lot of problems in accessibility of information. Explain how media convergence creates new opportunities for interaction. It creates new opportunities for interaction since it does not limit a person to a type of media to use. Describe the use of one or two forms of new media to share knowledge and information on a current issue in society. Most of the time before, we cannot fully share our thoughts, op

Knowledge is Power Knowledge might be an abstract concept, nothing more than just an idea. However, the fact that this idea exists is what it made it to be powerful. Knowledge is a guide that helps us understand clearly the world around us. It is a powerful concept that can manipulate people. It can make people feel different. It can make people question what they really know. It can help individuals make decisions.  Knowledge can either destroy or fortify a person's reputation. It can turn simple minds into geniuses. It can even educate, or enrich our minds. Knowledge is indeed power, and with great power, comes great responsibility.  Importance of Giving Credit to the Source of One's Work it gives respect to the author it avoid plagiarism it protects the rights of owners it can further improve the credibility of one's work it can strengthen the validity of your work Academic Trip What is an information literate individual?  An info

Who is the person that is most influential to you? Who: my father What: role model, guidance, main influencer of my actions Where: at home When: since birth Why: he believes that I will be able to be better than him in the future How: he constantly pressures me to get better every time in almost any aspect of my life Steps/Elements in Information Literacy Information Needs know contact information of institutions related state of the weather that day Sources of Information my personal experience witnesses/accounts of others in my proximity Access to Information videos circulating online my own perspective Evaluate Information taking pictures and videos of the said typhoon looking around the area to confirm it Organize Information taking videos and pictures through my phone or camera Communicate Information sharing it to social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter asking my friends and followers on Messenger and Twitter to dissemi

INTERNET OF THINGS a.) In your own words, define Internet of Things. Based on my understanding, I would say that the Internet of Things is an interconnected web of ideas, concepts, objects, and more, put into devices that would interact with each other to receive and provide data. It is a database where in devices are connected with each other to communicate. b.) What brought this theory about? This theory is about the connection of devices that would use its data or ideas to share with one another. These devices give and take data or information via a local network. It means that almost anything can be connected with anything.  c.) Do you like the concept of IoT? Why or why not? I do fancy the concept of IoT. Imagine a place where we can share almost anything we have. From simple devices, to modern-day computers, the possibilities are limitless, and there is almost no boundary for sharing information. d.)  In what situations do you encounter IoT in the Philippines? On

Given the available media that we now have in the world, what are its roles and functions in a democratic society?             In the available media we have today, it serves as the source of information, thoughts, feelings, and emotions of not just one individual, but many. It functions as a database for users like me to share my opinions, knowledge, and more. Since today were are in a democratic society, it also serves as the voice of the oppressed, unlike before when we were experiencing a fascist regime where the press is controlled and we do not have the freedom of expression. Today media gives us this freedom of expression, and with this freedom, we can move forward, not as a nation, but as race of human beings. In what way does media affect your life (personal, professional, academic, social, others)?        Media today is so important that almost everyone is dependent on it. On a personal basis, I learn new things from media and things like opinions, news, idea