21st Century Literacies: Navigating Internet Information

12 Questions

What is a significant consequence of the internet according to the text?

There is a vast amount of information available 24/7.

What is the role of librarians according to the text?

To serve as information custodians.

What is the main difference between the past and present in terms of information access?

There is more information available now than in the past.

What is the relationship between Media Literacy and Cyber/Digital Literacy?

They relate to each other.

What is one of the learning outcomes of this lesson?

To develop a working understanding of Media and Cyber/Digital Literacy.

What is the significance of 'old literacies' according to the text?

They are still useful in the information age.

What is the main reason media literacy education began in the United States and United Kingdom?

To counter the effects of war propaganda and advertising

According to Aufderheide and Christ and Potter, what does media literacy involve?

Accessing, analyzing, evaluating, and communicating messages in various forms

What is a key aspect of media literacy according to Hobbs?

Creating one's own messages in different forms

What is a key similarity among various forms of media?

They were all created by someone with a reason

What is the 'heart' of media literacy today?

Understanding the purpose of media communication

What was the outcome of the 1993 Media Literacy National Leadership Conference?

Educators could not agree on the scope of instructional techniques

Study Notes

The Newness of 21st Century Literacies

The internet has brought about an overwhelming amount of information, making it essential to develop new literacies to navigate this deluge.
The abundance of information on the internet is unprecedented, with websites, web forums, and social media applications available 24/7, regardless of location.
The absence of "information custodians" (librarians) means individuals must now take responsibility for curating the information they consume.

The Relationship between Media Literacy and Cyber/Digital Literacy

Media Literacy and Cyber/Digital Literacy are interconnected and essential for navigating the information age.
Understanding the relationship between these two literacies is crucial for effective communication and critical thinking.

Defining Media Literacy

Media literacy can be defined in various ways, including:
- The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate messages in various forms (Aufderheide, 1993).
- The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create messages across different contexts (Christ and Potter, 1998).
- The process of critically analyzing and creating one's own messages in various media forms (Hobbs, 1998).
- The ability to identify and understand the messages being communicated (Common Sense Media, n.d.).

History of Media Literacy Education

Media literacy education began in the United States and United Kingdom in response to war propaganda in the 1930s and the rise of advertising in the 1960s.
The need for media literacy education arose from the manipulation of public perspective through media, highlighting the importance of detecting biases, falsehoods, and half-truths.

Importance of Media Literacy

Media literacy is crucial for understanding the "why" behind media communication, which is often used to manipulate consumers' perceptions.
Scholars and educators have debated the definition and teaching of media literacy, with no consensus on goals or instructional techniques.

Learning Outcomes

Develop a working understanding of Media and Cyber/Digital Literacy and their relationship.
Appreciate the importance of developing these literacies in oneself and others.
Realize the need to take practical steps to develop these literacies in children from an early age.