Introduction to Media and Information Literacy

<p>Arranging dots, dashes, and spaces. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability to locate, use, and evaluate information for decision-making. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying the nature and extent of information needed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Locating relevant articles using search engines and databases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It informs problem-solving and encourages critical thinking. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The development of composite flint tools and fishing tackle. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The age that saw the first use of stone tools. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encoding content into digital formats for interactive communication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It engages one sense completely and requires little interaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The expansion and support of a larger population and the boosting of trade. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The presence of more permanent settlements and ancestor veneration practices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify, locate, evaluate, organize, and use information effectively and ethically. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It generally employs low-definition media engaging multiple senses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote critical evaluation of media and information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The capability to locate, assess, and communicate information effectively. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Verbal and Non-verbal communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The skill to use technology to find, evaluate, and create information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reach at a shared understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enable informed and responsible engagement with media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Verifying the credibility of a news source. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fact-checking online information using multiple sources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To refine search results by combining or excluding terms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Telephone Broadcasting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1920 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Summarizing the information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Television Broadcasting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disseminating radio programs across various stations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To accomplish a specific purpose effectively (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exploring different viewpoints critically (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reading, analyzing, evaluating, and producing communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Media technology influences societal changes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural and social aspects are influenced by media forms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tribal Age (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Radio and television (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides responses from the receiver to the sender (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge or data from experiences or research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It influences cultural, political, and historical aspects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To transmit both audio and video signals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cable Radio/Television (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cable Radio/Television (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any device used for sharing information on a large scale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Exclusively focuses on transmitting audio signals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satellite Radio (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deliver television programming directly to homes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Television broadcasting transmits both audio and video signals while radio broadcasting transmits only audio signals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The person or entity initiating a communication process, responsible for creating and transmitting the message.

The information, idea, or thought conveyed by the communicator.

The channel through which the message travels from the sender to the receiver.

The person or entity receiving the message from the communicator.

The response or reaction the receiver provides to the sender, confirming message reception and understanding.

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create messages in various media forms.

Pre-historic tools and technologies that existed before recorded history.

Traditional media forms, such as television, radio, and print publications.

The ability to recognize when information is needed, locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in various formats. It includes meaning and delivery of information, location and access of information, evaluation of information, information organization, information uses, communicating and using information ethically.

Refers to the ability to know how to use technology, its tools, or networks to find, create, evaluate, or use information. It involves communication, innovation, and the ability to adapt to new technologies.

It aims to inspire citizens with essential knowledge about the functions of media and information systems in a democratic society, how these functions apply, and how citizens assess the quality of the content provided.

Defined as the method wherein language, symbols, or manners are used to share information or express opinions and thoughts. It's the exchange of information and the expression of ideas that result in understanding.

This type of communication includes spoken words, sign language, and gestures.

This type of communication includes body language, written communication, and visual cues.

This involves examining and assessing media content critically. It means being able to identify bias, evaluate sources, and understand the purpose and impact of media.

This involves using media to engage in productive discussions about important topics. It means being able to use media to understand different perspectives and build bridges across cultural divides.

The period in human history marked by the first use of stone tools.

A time characterized by smaller, more complex stone tools, fishing equipment, and the development of wooden objects like canoes.

A period marked by settled communities, agriculture, and the use of mudbrick houses.

A form of media that engages one sense completely and demands little interaction from the audience.

A form of media that uses low-definition content, engages multiple senses, and requires significant interaction from the audience.

A period marked by significant economic and social changes brought about by industrialization.

A period characterized by a huge increase in food production, leading to population growth and trade.

A search strategy that uses the term "AND" to narrow down results by finding documents that contain all specified keywords.

A search strategy that uses the term "OR" to broaden results by finding documents that contain at least one of the specified keywords.

A search strategy that uses the term "NOT" to exclude documents containing a certain keyword.

Early form of telephone broadcasting where users could listen to live opera and theatre performances over the telephone.

Sound signals transmitted wirelessly through the air as radio waves, received by antennas.

Refers to video and audio signals transmitted through the air or cable, received by antennas or cables.

The ability to assess information critically, including identifying biases, evaluating sources, and understanding the purpose and impact of information.

The ability to apply information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose, which may involve paraphrasing, integrating references, and being creative.

The process of identifying the specific type and amount of information needed for a task or problem, often starting with clear objectives and goals.

The ability to effectively and efficiently locate relevant information from various sources, such as databases, online libraries, and search engines.

The period in history marked by the advancement of computer & communication technologies, leading to a shift towards a digital economy.

The use of machines powered by energy sources (like steam) to replace human and animal labor in farming, leading to increased productivity and reduced need for workers.

The development of new and improved materials, like superior metals, and energy sources, such as fossil fuels, that fueled the Industrial Revolution and its advancements.

A system for transmitting messages using a combination of dots, dashes, and spaces to represent letters, numbers, and punctuation marks.

The use of various devices like television, radio, computers, etc. to transmit information broadly.

A classification system for information based on attributes like factuality, objectivity, timeliness, and intended audience.

Information presented as facts, objective and measurable.

Information based on personal opinions, beliefs, or interpretations.

Focuses on the present, reporting current events or trends.

Information about past events, historical records, or accounts.

Information presented in a scholarly or academic manner, typically targeting specialized audiences.

Information presented in a way that's easily accessible and engaging for a general audience.