Introduction to Media and Information Literacy
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What is media literacy?

It is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media messages.

What are the skills that media literacy helps individuals develop?

Understanding media messages, identifying creators, recognizing bias, evaluating media, and creating own media messages.

Which of the following is NOT a role of media and information?

  • Act as channels of information
  • Serve as a watchdog of government
  • Create financial wealth for media companies (correct)
  • Facilitate democratic processes

    • Media messages affect our thoughts, attitudes, and actions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define information literacy.

    <p>It is a transformational process for finding, understanding, evaluating, and using information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes technology literacy?

    <p>Ability to use technology tools effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Media messages contain 'texts' and __________.

    <p>subtexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of media literacy education?

    <p>To give individuals greater freedom by empowering them to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do media messages reflect?

    <p>The values and viewpoints of media makers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Everyone perceives media messages in the same way.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is digital literacy?

    <p>It refers to the abilities to use information and communication technology effectively and efficiently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Learning Objectives

    • Understand how communication is influenced by media and information.
    • Differentiate between media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy.
    • Advocate for the importance of being media and information literate.
    • Identify responsible media use and competent production practices.
    • Share personal media habits and preferences with peers.

    Media and Information Literacy

    • Enables access, understanding, and creation of communications across various contexts.
    • Involves navigating, managing, storing, and retrieving content from print, radio, and online sources.
    • Requires critical skills to read, deconstruct, and evaluate media contexts and motivations.

    Roles of Media and Information

    • Serve as channels for communication and informed decision-making among citizens.
    • Provide knowledge about the world beyond immediate experiences.
    • Help societies learn about themselves and foster a sense of community.
    • Function as watchdogs for government accountability and transparency.
    • Promote democratic processes and contribute to free and fair elections.
    • Act as vehicles for cultural expression and advocacy.

    Media Literacy

    • Defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media messages.
    • Critical in helping individuals navigate complex information from diverse media sources (e.g., TV, Internet, print).
    • Skills developed:
      • Understand how media messages create meaning.
      • Identify media creators and their intentions.
      • Recognize bias or misinformation.
      • Evaluate media messages based on personal experiences and values.
      • Create and distribute personal media messages.
      • Advocate for media system changes.

    Basic Concepts of Media Literacy

    • Media shapes culture and influences perceptions of reality.
    • Media messages significantly affect thoughts, attitudes, and actions.
    • Persuasion techniques used in media messages impact audience reactions.
    • No media creator shares the entire story; every narrative has a perspective.
    • Media enriches our understanding, reflecting diverse viewpoints and values.
    • Individuals may interpret media differently based on personal backgrounds.
    • Media messages have explicit (texts) and implicit (subtexts) meanings.
    • Through deconstruction, consumers can understand the creation and intent behind media messages.
    • Media literacy fosters active, critical consumption of media instead of passive acceptance.

    Information Literacy

    • A transformational process that involves finding, understanding, evaluating, and utilizing information for social or global purposes.
    • Encompasses skills needed across all stages of document lifecycle management and ethical conduct.

    Technology Literacy

    • The ability to use technology responsibly and effectively to access, manage, and communicate information.
    • Involves collaboration with others to integrate technology tools effectively.
    • Media Literacy
    • Digital Literacy
    • Information Literacy
    • Internet Literacy
    • Technology Literacy
    • Library Literacy
    • Computer Literacy
    • News Literacy

    Conclusion

    • Developing media, information, and technology literacy is crucial for navigating the modern information landscape.
    • Empowering individuals through literacy fosters critical thinking and informed participation in media culture.

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    This quiz focuses on the essential concepts of media and information literacy. Learners will explore how communication is influenced by media and the importance of being a responsible producer and consumer of information. It also delves into the distinctions and overlaps between media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy.

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