Program Proposal 

CBSUA-Sipocot 
Requirement for Final Term
Darrel M. Ocampo, Ph.D. (Facilitator)

Program Title: Media and Information Literacy for Adults: The Ultimate Guide for
Beginners
Target
Learners:  The demography of internet users that are rising the quickest are older
people or adults. It also creates additional risks of becoming a victim of
online financial crimes like credit card fraud and identity theft. These
benefits include access to services and social connectivity. While victims
of these crimes can be of any age, elderly persons are particularly at
danger due to a number of characteristics such a decreased familiarity
with technology and social isolation. According to the study of Tripathi et
al ( n. d.) she stated that while official data do not show that older persons
are more likely to be victims of online financial crime, there is a higher
risk among some subgroups of older people because of a number of
variables including isolation, cognitive impairment, and a lack of
technical knowledge. In order to increase older people's access to and use
of the internet safely, it is crucial to take into account that they are
frequent targets of online financial crime.
This guide will assist adults in becoming digitally literate, meaning they
will be able to use technology effectively and comprehend it. They will
also get the knowledge and abilities necessary to locate, utilize, and
produce information online. They can use technology safely and it helps
them avoid its risks if they have a basic understanding of digital literacy.
Rationale:
The benefits of technology and various kinds of media have skyrocketed
in the different aspects of society as it provides convenience and responds
to our individual needs and interests. It makes everything accessible for
all and sundry. For instance, we can locate lots of information and we are
also able to share it without exerting arduous efforts. On the contrary, the
rampant issues of disinformation, malinformation, misinformation, and
other online frauds and scams are alarming. 

The Anti-Cybercrime Group of the Philippines elucidates the different

common types of internet fraud and scams. These are the lottery scam–an
email, letter, or text messages from unknown lottery company advising
the victims to claim the cash prizes that they have won, card skimming–
perpetrators stealing the details of the victims to access their bank
accounts by illegally duplicating their information from the magnetic strip
of their ATM card, phishing–perpetrators are using emails to lures for
personal details, passwords, and even the financial data of the victims, and
e-mail spoofing–quite akin with phishing, the perpetrators falsified some
parts of the email to make it appeared from a legitimate sources. The other

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 kinds of fraud and scams are difficult to track down and prosecute.
Moreover, the recent report of Lalu (2022) in inquirer.net showed that
according to the survey conducted by Pulse Asia 90% of Filipino adults
have encountered fake news on the different forms of media (i.e., social
media and television) and 9 out of 10 Filipino adults considered fake news
as a problem in the Philippines.

Based on the pressing issues, this program aims to broaden the media and
information literacy of Filipino adults aged 31 years old and above. This
will aid them to be fully equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills
that they can utilize in locating and evaluating the information that can be
found online and avert them to be the victims of online frauds and scams.
Program Media and information literacy refers to the body of knowledge, attitudes,
Overview: and skills necessary to understand when and what information is required,
where to look for it, how to organize it after finding it, and how to use it
ethically. The concept extends beyond communication and information
technologies to encompass learning, critical thinking, and interpretative
skills across and beyond professional and educational boundaries. Media
and Information Literacy includes all types of information resources: oral,
print, and digital (IFLA, 2011).

Media and information literacy enables and empowers the populace to

understand and contribute to any public discourse (Turgeon, 2015).
Society changes, but some of its fundamentals do not. Among these
fundamentals is the freedom to express our ideas, to read, to listen, to
write and to produce information and communicate with others. The
ability to speak, read, write and communicate is a human right. This
fundamental human right can be expanded to include the capacity for
successful engagement with information and media content in 21st-
century societies driven by media and technology (Choi, et.al, 2021).

In today's modern world, media and information literacy becomes a must

for all.  Without it, one cannot adapt and cope to the ever changing needs
and demands of our society. The information media changes, adapts or
becomes extinct in the digital movement. As such, the bearings that used
to help us establish the credibility and validity of sources have been
profoundly altered (Kokkos, 2015). Hence, media and information literacy
has been considered as a public sphere that is crucial to democracy's
operation. It is impossible to think about democracy and freedom of
expression without considering them. The ongoing process of digitization
has altered the function of the media as well as the structures of
governance and the nature of markets (Fiske, 2015).

In today's increasingly digital, interconnected, and global society, media

and information literacy is a fundamental human right that also fosters
greater social inclusion. It can bridge the gap between the information rich

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 and the information poor. Media and Information Literacy empowers and
endows individuals with knowledge of the functions of the media and
information systems and the conditions under which these functions are
performed" (IFLA, 2011). The quality of information we receive largely
determines our choices and ensuing actions, including our capacity to
enjoy fundamental freedoms and the ability for self-determination and
development. Driven by technological improvements in
telecommunications, there is also a proliferation of media and other
information providers through which vast amounts of information and
knowledge are accessed and shared by citizens (UNESCO, p. 11, 2011). 
This is the primary concern with regards to media and information literacy
development among adults which will be catered through providing
actions manifesting it's huge effect to the literacy of the media users with
the age range of 30 years old and above. Enabling these adult users to
have technological consciousness and authenticity of information will
greatly help lessen the chances of these individuals to engage with
misleading information and media content. Closing the gaps between
adults and media and information will be consummated to the relevance
and an entitlement of media information dissemination with authenticity
to cure illiteracy in this area of discipline among adults. The right to
information will be established prior to the program which aims to open
opportunities for media and information orientation. With this, this
program aims to educate media and information illiterate adults in order to
guide and protect them from the harm of using media and technology,
including risks in digital transactions, data privacy and safety. This
program is a one-day seminar guided by the general purpose: to promote
awareness of the media and information among adults due to the massive
domination of technology. 

Program  1: To provide an understanding of the importance of media and

Objectives: information literacy for adult learners.
2: To equip participants with the skills and knowledge to recognize,
analyze, and evaluate the media and information they are exposed to.
4: To give participants opportunities to practice applying the concepts and
tools of media and information literacy to real-world situations.
5: To empower participants to become more confident and effective users
of media and information in their lives and work.

Competency
Gap: (Asis) Media literacy is definitely a vital tool in the fight against disinformation.
A public that holds both critical thinking skills and digital literacy is much
more likely to be able to assess the data they come across online, identify
reliable sources, and make informed decisions as consumers, citizens, and
other roles. Being media literate opens up opportunities to participate
more fully and more creatively with the online (and offline) media
environment.
The goal of media literacy is to help adults become wise consumers of
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 media, develop critical thinking skills, find trustworthy sources of
information, and express their ideas respectfully. Use of media and
information literacy in adults should be empowering. It shouldn't just
concentrate on the current issues with the digital world. Instead, it should
inform people on how to use social media securely and how we as citizens
may become more mindful of the stuff that we encounter. Adults have a
harder time learning how to use the media correctly than younger students
do. A huge number of factors stand in the way. To begin with, an adult's
brain is significantly more plastic than a child's. Brain plasticity is a
concept that refers to the brain's ability to re-wire or re-route itself to
enhance thinking or recover from damage. In this instance, “plasticity”
simply means “flexibility”. It is also far more difficult to "make room" for
new patterns in an adult's brain because of the patterns that have been
formed over the course of their life. Media and information literacy give
the framework for understanding media and the place of media in our
society. Some of the fundamental abilities for critical thinking, analysis,
self-expression, and creativity, all important for citizens in a democratic
society, are also provided through media and information literacy. Despite
the numerous dangers and difficulties, it's crucial to keep in mind that
there is a ton of interesting work being done that should be shared so that
everyone can benefit from one another. Adults are required to use media
material in sophisticated ways in order to preserve and improve their
literacy abilities and make the most of the rapidly evolving technologies.
Literacy is crucial not only for personal growth, as well as for positive
educational, and socioeconomic outcomes. enables adults to demonstrate
and make educated decisions as information and media consumers, as
well as to develop into competent knowledge and media message
producers and producers in their own right.
The importance of media literacy in combating disinformation should not
be overlooked. While many of the concerns about online disinformation
have surfaced in recent years, media literacy work has been going on for
decades and plays a larger role in citizenship. There is a tendency to see
media literacy as a solution to a specific problem, such as disinformation
(or online safety, digital inclusion, hate speech, etc.) but this can be
problematic because it narrows the focus and leads to short-term thinking,
when what is required is long-term planning and funding, ideally with a
decade or more timeline.

Values and The values and competencies that this program will develop to our
Competencies: beneficiaries are it will help them build their confidence and awareness
that they will not be easily manipulated by other people who are more
knowledgeable when it comes to media and information literacy.
Moreover, the competencies that the beneficiaries can develop are their
listening, speaking, reading and writing. In this juncture, it is evident that
being knowledgeable when it comes to media and information literacy of
the adults can be of help for them to be careful of trusting a person and

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 can analyze a situation well before doing an action. 

Program Syllabus

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Staying A. Discussion 3hrs 
Safe:
Digital Tips for a Secured Online
Privacy and Shopping Experience
Security 1. Make purchases on secure
A.Social websites.
Media Before making a purchase, check if
Safety the website is an official and
B. Online secure shopping site. One of the
Shopping advantages in purchasing through
C. Online secure websites is the consumer
Banking protection policy or a shopping
D. Mobile guarantee wherein they protect
Spams shoppers from fake online sellers.
Some websites require shoppers to
Johannah verify first if the items have
Claudine arrived before releasing payments
Bataller to the sellers.
Another advantage is the customer
service or support that is available
for everyone. You can raise
complaints about your products,
your refund, and also if the item
hasn’t arrived at your doorstep.
2. Check the identity of the
seller.
Now that you’ve established the
credibility of the website you want
to transact, the next step is to
check the authenticity and
credibility of the sellers. Many of
the known brands are already

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venturing to e-commerce and
partnering with known platforms.
If you want to purchase authentic
items, you can look for a verified
badge or an official logo on their
accounts. If you’re still unsure of
their identity, you can check their
social networking sites and see if
they mention anything about their
official stores online.
3. Don’t buy if the deal is too
good to be true.
You should not be fooled by very
cheap items and extremely high
discounts that you would see
online. Items that have a very low
price compared to original are
commonly fake or defective items.
If you want to purchase original
items and the item is 75% cheaper
than the original price, this is
already considered a red flag and
you might want to think twice if
you want to purchase it.
But there are some high-quality
items that are offered at extremely
low prices from legit sellers
because they got it through sales or
wholesale prices. Check the
reviews of the items before adding
the items to your cart!
4. Check reviews.
There are times when you want to
know the actual quality of the
product or if there are concerns
about the seller. Luckily, when
shopping online, there are a lot of
sellers who post screenshots of
proof of transactions, e-commerce
websites have dedicated sections in
the pages about the reviews of
other buyers. Make sure to read
these first so you won’t get
scammed easily.
It is easier to shop now that
everything is within your reach.

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You won’t need to spend a lot of
time just to go to different shops
and buy what you need and want.
Now, in a couple of minutes, you
can check out your items and pay
for your finds. When shopping
online, the best way to beat
scammers is to be smarter than
them, so remember the tips
provided above before you check
out!
9 Ways to Stay Safe on Social
Media
1. Lock Down Privacy Settings
Check the settings in your social

accounts to make sure your phone

number and email addresses are

hidden from public view.

2. Use Text Messaging to Prevent

Unauthorized Logins
There was a time when it was

considered prudent to exclude your

phone number from your social

network profiles, but that's a

decision worth revisiting.

Consider supplying your

smartphone number to each

platform, and requiring it to use

text messaging to confirm your

identity when you log in on a new

device.

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3. Be Discreet About Your
Whereabouts
Take care to avoid sharing your

street address, which can help

thieves target your home. Also, be

careful about broadcasting when

you're traveling for extended

periods when your vacant home

could become a target.

4. Avoid (and Report) Duplicate

Friend Requests
If you receive a request to connect

with someone you know, but who

you thought was already a friend

or follower, double-check your

friends-list before accepting the

invitation. If the sender is already

on your list, chances are good their

account has been hacked.

5. Don't Use Social Credentials

to Sign Into Third-Party Sites
Many third-party websites give

you the option of registering using

Facebook, Google or Twitter

credentials instead of setting up

new usernames and passwords.

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6. Avoid Quizzes and Games
That Require Access to Profile
Information
"Fun" quizzes that promise to spot

your perfect mate, assemble a

bank-heist team, or test your

hometown loyalty are often just

information-siphoning schemes.

7. Handle Passwords With Care

Don't store passwords in your web

browser because if your phone or

laptop is stolen, saved passwords

can provide access to social

accounts, shopping sites, and your

email—all of which likely contain

loads of information an identity

thief could use. Another alternative

is to password protect your

computer.

Switch up your social media

passwords immediately if there's a

chance you're the victim of a data

breach or if you determine your

personal information is on the dark

web. Use different passwords for

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each account site, and make sure

they're strong.

Ditch the sticky notes and index

cards and upgrade to a better

password management system.

The helpful (and free) password

manager, Dashlane works on

Windows, Mac OS, iOS and

Android. It encrypts and stores all

your passwords (except its own),

and lets you enter and submit them

with a click.

8. Consider Identity Theft

Protection
If you're concerned that your

personal data may have been

compromised, consider using an

identity-theft protection product to

alert you to instances of abuse.

9. If You Have Kids, Pay

Attention to Their Accounts as
Well
If, and when your kids use social

media, you'll want to make sure

you're protecting them while on

social networks. Criminals can

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prey on them, and if their privacy

and security settings aren't locked

down, it can put their safety and

personal information at risk. Read

more here about protecting your

child on social media.

Online banking safety tips

Password protect your phone,
tablet, computer

Password protect your

devices when not in use to
prevent unauthorized access
and to protect yourself in case
your device is lost or stolen.
Consult the documentation of
your device for information
on how to set up password
protection.

Create strong, unique passwords

and change them every 3 months

Passwords should be 8 or
more characters long and
include a combination of
numbers, symbols and upper-
and lowercase letters.

Use multi factor authentication

If your bank or credit union

offers multi factor
authentication. Use it.
Multicolor authentication is a
method in which your device
is granted access after
successfully providing two or
more pieces of information.

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Don't keep your accounts logged
in

When you are done with

online banking, log out.

Avoid banking on public WIFI

Public WIFI isn't necessarily

secure. Avoid doing online
banking on public WIFI
networks. Save that for a
secure network at home.

Don't access your bank account

from a shared computer

Avoid accessing your bank

account from a computer that
is not yours or is a shared
computer.

Don't provide personal or

account information unless you
initiate contact

Your financial institution

should not ask for you to
supply personal information,
such as your social security
number or account number,
via text or email. Be
suspicious of any unsolicited
requests for your information.
When in doubt, contact your
financial institution via the
phone number on the back of
your debit/credit card.

Don't provide your bank account

or personal information via
email

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 Your financial institution
should never ask for
information like your social
security number, bank
account information, or credit
card information via email.

Do check your account regularly

for unauthorized charges or
withdrawals

Make it a habit to check your

bank account transactions
frequently for any
unauthorized charges or
withdrawals. Report any
fraudulent charges
immediately to your bank or
credit union.

Do report lost/stolen cards right

away

If your debit or credit card is

lost or stolen, report it right
away to your financial
institution.

References:

Tips for safe online shopping

experience (pnb.com.ph)

9 Ways to Stay Safe on Social

Media - Experian

Online banking safety tips

(wa.gov)

Tripathi K. et al. ( n. d.).

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/future-
crime/sites/future_crime/files/ucl_
policy_briefing_-

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 _older_people_and_financial_crim
e_december21.pdf 

Victoria, K. (December 7, 2022).

https://teachyourkidscode.com/wh
y-is-digital-literacy-important/

B.Group Activity

C.Forum
Evaluating
Information
Media
Sources
References: (Strictly observe the use of APA format)

ASIS, MARIA MONICA Darrel M.

AUGUSTO, ELLA JANE Ocampo, Ph.D. 
BALANE, JOHN MARI Instructor
BATALLER, JOHANNAH CLAUDINE
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Prepared by: BRIONES, JOAN
ed to:
GOMEZ, LADY LICCA
JAYME, MARIGOLD
MANIMTIM, MARIEFLOR
MONASTERIAL, JHORELEN
Date of
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Note: Times New Roman (12), 1.5 spacing, Short-size bond paper, one-inch margin (all
sides), paginated (footer) Submission: On or before Final Term Examination Date 

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