Introduction to Media Information Literacy

What are some benefits of being a media and information literate individual?

Difficult communication, less accessible information, inconvenient research, and limited entertainment sources
Cheaper transportation, more job opportunities, increased poverty, and stronger professional networks
Limited communication, restricted access to information, challenging research, and homogeneous entertainment choices
Easier communication, widely accessible information, convenient research, and various entertainment options (correct)

What does media and information literacy aim to help individuals do?

Only consume information
Create misinformation
Limit access to information
Produce information (correct)

How does being media and information literate contribute to greater political participation?

By restricting access to political information and discouraging political dialogue
By decreasing political awareness and restricting access to voting
By creating disinformation to mislead the public and manipulate political outcomes
By enabling sectors to make informed political decisions and encouraging a more active role in government (correct)

What is a characteristic of being a media and information literate individual, regarding economic opportunities?

Easier access to job opportunities, possibility of offering materials for consumption, and alternative sources of income (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does being media and information literate impact professional networks?

Facilitates convenient job applications, easy connection with companies, and potential for working from home (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is an improved learning environment considered a benefit of being media and information literate?

Builds camaraderie and interactions, offers educational support groups, and boosts educational interest and learning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior may interfere with one's work or sleep, resulting in problems with mood, relationships, social interaction, and thought processes?

Computer addiction (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for posting about or directly sending insults and profanity to a target?

Flaming (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of digital divide?

The Economic Divide (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Netiquette?

To promote good behavior and politeness online (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential trigger for computer addiction issues?

Online Shopping (C) Signup and view all the answers

What refers to the socioeconomic differences among people and the impact on their online presence?

The Access Divide (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does media literacy refer to?

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information in various forms (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is information literacy about?

Recognizing when information is needed and effectively using and communicating information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does technology literacy refer to?

The ability to use, manage, evaluate, and understand technology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the five questions for media analysis mentioned in the text?

Who created this message? (C) Signup and view all the answers

What ability does media literacy include according to Yale University?

Synthesizing, analyzing, and producing mediated messages (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the five questions mentioned in the text for media analysis used for?

Understanding messages and their creators (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of code includes sound, camera angles, and lighting?

Technical Code (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a high-angle shot in media?

To elicit emotional responses and convey narrative information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a close-up shot in media?

To signal to the audience that something is important (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of code includes language, dress, or actions of characters?

Symbolic Code (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a low-angle shot in media?

To make a hero seem powerful and invulnerable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting in media?

The time and place of the narrative (C) Signup and view all the answers