Media and Information Literacy Handouts #1
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Media and Information Literacy Handouts #1

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The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange __________ is known as communication.

information

In communication, the __________ imagines, creates, and sends the message.

sender

The exchange of information and the expression of feeling can result in __________.

understanding

The two basic types of communication include intrapersonal communication and __________ communication.

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

The context of the communication interaction involves the setting, scene, and __________ of the individuals involved.

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

In a public speaking situation, the source is the person giving the ______.

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

The process of turning thoughts into communication is called ______.

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

The way in which a message or messages travel between source and ______ is called the channel.

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

The receiver sends back messages to the source, known as ______.

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

Anything that blocks or changes the source’s intended meaning of the message is referred to as ______.

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

Study Notes

Communication

  • Definition: Using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express and exchange ideas and information.
  • Types:
    • Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Small Group, Public, and Mass Communication.
    • Nonverbal elements include gestures, facial expressions, and body language.
  • Elements:
    • Context, Sender, Encoder, Message, Channel, Decoder, Receiver, Feedback, Noise.
  • Communication Models:
    • Notable models include Lasswell's Model, Shannon-Weaver Model, and Berlo's SMCR Model.

Media

  • Definition: The plural form of "medium," encompassing all channels of communication, from printed materials to digital formats.
  • Types:
    • Mass Media: Established formats like newspapers, television, and radio.
    • New Media: Electronic communication via computers, including the internet and mobile technologies.

Information

  • Definition: Knowledge received or shared, often through communication; can be stored as data in computers.
  • Types:
    • Conceptual, Procedural, Policy, Stimulatory, Empirical, Directive Information.

Influence of Media and Information on Communication

  • Enhances globalization by connecting people worldwide and influencing modern culture.
  • Social media as tools for sharing ideas, messages, and content, fostering relationships, and reducing communication barriers.
  • While beneficial, media can also lead to misinformation, bullying, and other negative impacts on social interactions.

Media Literacy

  • Defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media across various forms.
  • Evolving definition reflects its importance in the 21st-century education context, emphasizing inquiry and self-expression in a democratic society.

Information Literacy

  • Refers to recognizing the need for information and the abilities to locate, evaluate, and communicate information effectively across different formats.

Technology Literacy

  • Involves the responsible and effective use of technological tools, either independently or collaboratively.

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This quiz focuses on foundational concepts in media and information literacy for Quarter 1 of the school year 2022-2023. It encourages students to explore and list words related to media, communication, and information, enhancing their understanding of these critical areas.

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