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Media and Information Sources (Lec)

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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...

Types of Media (Lec)

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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...

Information Literacy (Lab)

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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 in...