Introduction to Media and Information Literacy Week 2

Study Notes

Media and Information Literacy empowers individuals with skills to understand, communicate, and evaluate information effectively and ethically.
Literacy encompasses the cognitive ability to process written materials in diverse contexts.

Information Literacy:
- Ability to search, access, consolidate, utilize, and create relevant information for various needs.
Media Literacy:
- Focuses on identifying and analyzing the roles of media institutions and content providers.
- Encourages responsible and ethical media usage.
Technology Literacy:
- Skills in using technology, including hardware and software, for communication, manipulation, storage, and access to information.

Media and Information Literacy consists of integrated skills and attitudes essential for democratic participation.
Equips citizens to produce and use information resources competently.

Highlights the importance of understanding media's influence on identity and decision-making.
Issues to be aware of include:
- Plagiarism: Academic dishonesty in using others' work without credit.
- Stereotypes: Acknowledgment of gender or racial biases and oversimplifications.
- Privacy Violations: Respect for individuals' privacy, feelings, and property.
- Unverified Sources: Critical assessment of information sources to ensure credibility.
- Cyberbullying: Awareness of harmful online behaviors.
- Propaganda Techniques: Understanding methods like glittering generalities, bandwagon appeals, half-truths, and appeals to authority.

Be Aware: Stay informed about misinformation trends.
Be Suspicious: Question the credibility of information sources.
Be Proactive: Take initiative to verify information before sharing or acting on it.