MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY (MIL)

Understanding Propagandain the Digital World

Mr. Arniel PingSt. Stephen’s High SchoolManila, Philippines

Updated: October 31, 2016

Learners will be able to…• define propaganda;• discuss how to identify propaganda materials;• analyze the spread of propaganda in social

media;• evaluate the dangers of propaganda; and• value the importance of understanding

propaganda.

Learning Competencies

I- PropagandaA.DefinitionsB.Importance of Understanding PropagandaC.How to Spot PropagandaD.Propaganda in the Digital World

II- Performance Task: Written WorkIII- AssignmentIV- Agreement

TOPIC OUTLINE

HOW SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PROPAGANDA IS BIG BUSINESS

YouTube Channel: ABS-CBN News,Date Uploaded: October 6, 2016,

Date retrieved October 28, 2016 fromhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J0uQwY5zIQ

CURRENT EVENTS

• ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc.

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WHAT IS PROPAGANDA?

• Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view (https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/propaganda)

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WHAT IS PROPAGANDA?

•Propaganda manipulates and diverts you from logical analysis of issues.•Propaganda hides the truth.•By understanding propaganda, you will be able to protect yourself from deceitful tactics.

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WHY BE AWARE OF PROPAGANDA?

Propaganda…•attacks a person instead of a principle or issue•suppresses evidence that does not support its causePhoto Credit

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HOW TO SPOT PROPAGANDA?

Propaganda…•relies on emotion instead of logical evidence•introduces irrelevant or unproved evidencePhoto Credit

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HOW TO SPOT PROPAGANDA?

Propaganda…•distorts and oversimplify evidence•shows internal inconsistency after examining factsPhoto Credit

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HOW TO SPOT PROPAGANDA?

Propaganda materials are…• now in digital form• posted, shared, liked, commented, and debated

on social media particularly on Facebook

PROPAGANDA IN A DIGITAL WORLD

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• No to propaganda in Facebook!• Yes in using Facebook to educate the

Filipinos.

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• No to propaganda in Facebook!• Yes in debating issues using logical

arguments.• Yes to respecting each other over

issues with disagreement.

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• No to propaganda in Facebook!• Yes to logical analysis of issues

concerning our beloved country, the Philippines!

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“ Propaganda War: Weaponizing the Internet”

by Maria Ressa

Link http://

www.rappler.com/nation/148007-propaganda-war-weaponizing-internet

CLASS ACTIVITY:READ, ANALYZE, AND REACT!

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1. What does weaponizing the internet means?

2. What do you think are the real dangers of propaganda? Why?

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: RECITATION

•Write a reaction paper about the news article “Weaponizing the Internet” by Ms. Maria Ressa.•Your reaction paper must have a title, an

introduction, a body paragraph (1 main argument with 2 examples), and a conclusion.•Not less than 12 sentences•Refer to the rubric for criteria and grading.

Performance Task: Written Work

Very Good Good Poor Needs Improvement

INTRODUCTIONBackground/Define the Problem

Well-developed introductory paragraph contains detailed background information, a clear explanation or definition of the problem.

(5 points)

Introductory paragraph contains some background information and states the problem, but does not explain using details.

(4 points)

Introduction does not adequately explain the background of the problem. The problem is stated, but lacks detail.

(2 points)

Introduction was not presented.

(0 points)

Rubric

Very Good Good Poor Needs Improvement

BODY PARAGRAPHSMain Argument

Argument is well developed with supporting examples.

(5 points)

Argument was presented with some supporting examples.

(4 points)

Argument was presented but lacks examples.

(2 points)

Argument was not presented.

(0 points) CONCLUSION Conclusion was

presented. Opinions and suggestions for change are logical and well thought out.

(5 points)

Conclusion was presented with some suggestions for change are evident.

(4 points)

Conclusion was presented but no suggestions for change and/or opinions are included.

( 2points)

Conclusion was not presented.

(0 points)

Rubric (cont.)

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1. Look for a propaganda posted on facebook.

2. Print screen, past it on MS Word (letter size). Crop it if needed, size must not be more than 5 x 5 inches.

ASSIGNMENT

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3. Prove that the post is a propaganda material. Answer in not less than 3 sentences. ( Font: Times New Roman, Font Size: 12)

4. To be submitted in Edmodo within 4 days from now.

ASSIGNMENT (continuation)

Introducing the #HindiTama projectby GMA News, Published: October 28, 2016

Link http://

www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/586806/hashtag/introducing-the-hinditama-project

AGREEMENTREAD THIS NEWS ARTICLE.

REFERENCES

• https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/propaganda• http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propagand

a• http://ctl.byu.edu/sites/default/files/docs/critical_readin

g_mini-lessons/65-Spotting_Propaganda.pdf• http://

www.rappler.com/nation/148007-propaganda-war-weaponizing-internet

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s/2015/07/Facebook.jpg•http://www.loripuente.com/wp-content/uploads/20

11/01/agreement.jpg•https://restlesswanderwoman.files.wordpress.com/

2015/11/flag-map_of_the_philippines.png