Media and Information Literacy: Lesson 1

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How do media and information literacy (MIL) competencies primarily enable individuals?

  • To search, critically evaluate, use, and contribute information wisely. (correct)
  • To passively accept information without questioning its validity.
  • To create and spread misinformation to promote personal agendas.
  • To rely solely on traditional media sources for information.

According to the Moscow Declaration on Media and Information Literacy (2012), what is the core emphasis of MIL?

  • Restricting access to information to ensure compliance with government regulations.
  • Promoting the use of media for entertainment purposes only.
  • Developing knowledge, attitudes, skills, and practices to engage with information ethically and legally. (correct)
  • Focusing solely on the technical skills of media production.

What is the most accurate description of technology literacy?

  • The skill to repair computer hardware.
  • The knowledge of the latest software applications.
  • The proficiency to use technology responsibly to access, evaluate, and communicate information. (correct)
  • The ability to use social media platforms effectively.

How does media literacy empower individuals in their interaction with information?

<p>By providing skills to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information across various forms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does information literacy primarily enable individuals to do?

<p>Recognize when information is needed and effectively locate, evaluate, and use it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to UNESCO, how does literacy contribute to an individual's life?

<p>By enabling individuals to achieve goals, develop potential, and participate in society. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What foundational skill does literacy provide, enabling individuals to engage with various contexts?

<p>The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of 'Media' relate to communication processes?

<p>Media refers to the channels or tools used to transmit or communicate messages. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of media and information literacy, what constitutes 'Information'?

<p>Processed data and knowledge derived from study, experience, instructions, signals, or symbols. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does 'Technology' play in enhancing communication, according to the principles of media and information literacy?

<p>Technology serves as a tool to improve how we communicate, using the application of scientific knowledge. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within the elements of communication process, what is the role of the 'Communicator/Sender'?

<p>To transmit the message. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the transmission models of communication, what term is used to describe the method through which a message is conveyed?

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

In Lasswell's Communication Model (1948), what key question addresses the 'Medium/Channel' component?

<p>&quot;In Which Channel?&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of non-oral verbal communication?

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

How do objectives of media and information literacy (MIL) aims to impact individuals?

<p>By helping them make informed decisions and learn about the world. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does understanding the objectives of MIL contribute to building a stronger community?

<p>By fostering critical evaluation of information and promoting informed dialogue. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes verbal communication from nonverbal communication?

<p>Verbal communication uses words to relay a message, while nonverbal uses behaviors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Merriam-Webster, what is the primary function of communication?

<p>To express or exchange information, ideas, thoughts, or feelings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Cambridge Dictionary, what is the key outcome of effective communication?

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

Why is 'effect' an important element to identify in the communication process?

<p>Because it provides a measure of how the message was received and understood. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Technology Literacy?

Skills to use technology responsibly to access, synthesize, evaluate, communicate, and create information for problem-solving and learning.

What is Media Literacy?

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information in various forms, including print and non-print messages.

What is Information Literacy?

The ability to recognize when information is needed, then locate, evaluate, use, and communicate effectively in various formats.

What is Literacy?

The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials in varying contexts.

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What is Media?

Channels or ways to transmit or communicate messages; communication tools.

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What is Information?

Processed data and/or knowledge derived from study, experience, instructions, signals, or symbols.

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What is Technology?

Application of scientific knowledge to achieve aims of human life or change the human environment.

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Media & Information Literacy (MIL)

A set of competencies to search, critically evaluate, use, and contribute information and media content wisely promoting equality, free expression, intercultural dialogue and peace.

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What is Literacy?

Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.

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Objectives of MIL

Give people an understanding of the importance of media and other information providers in order to: Make informed decisions, Learn about the world around them, Build a sense of community, Engage people in lifelong learning

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Verbal Communication

An interaction in which words are used to relay a message through speech or with the use of voice

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Nonverbal Communication

An interaction where a behavior is used to convey and represent meaning

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Study Notes

  • Media and Information Literacy is lesson 1
  • The instructor is John Rainier Santiago

What is Literacy?

  • Literacy involves a continuum of learning, enabling people to achieve their goals.
  • Literacy helps to develop an individuals knowledge and potential.
  • Literacy allows full participation in the wider society and community.
  • The ability to identify, comprehend, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials is literacy.

What is Media?

  • Refers to channels or ways to communicate or transmit messages
  • Defined as communication tools.

What is Information?

  • Defined as processed data and/or knowledge derived from study, experience, instructions, signals, or symbols.

What is Technology?

  • Defined as the application of scientific knowledge to achieve practical aims or to manipulate the human environment.

Media, Information, and Technology

  • Media: How do people communicate?
  • Information: What do people communicate?
  • Technology: What advancements can be applied to communicate better?

What is Information Literacy?

  • The ability to recognize when information is needed.
  • The ability to locate, evaluate, effectively use, and communicate information in its various formats.

What is Media Literacy?

  • The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate information in a variety of forms, including print and non-print messages.
  • The ability to synthesize and produce mediated messages.

What is Technology Literacy?

  • The skills to responsibly use appropriate technology.
  • The ability to access, synthesize, evaluate, communicate, and create information to solve problems and improve learning in all subject areas.

What is Media and Information Literacy (MIL)?

  • A set of skills to search, critically evaluate, use, and contribute information and media content wisely.
  • Knowledge of one's rights online.
  • The ability to engage with media and ICTs to promote equality, free expression, intercultural dialogue, and peace

MIL Definition (Moscow Declaration, 2012)

  • A combination of knowledge, attitudes, skills, and practices needed to access, analyze, evaluate, use, produce, and communicate information and knowledge.
  • Must be done in creative, legal, and ethical ways that respect human rights.

Objectives of MIL

  • To give people an understanding of the importance of media and other information providers.
  • Provide this understanding so people can make informed decisions.
  • Provide understanding so people can learn about the world around them.
  • To instill a sense of community.
  • To engage people in lifelong learning.

Communication

  • Identify the communicator/sender, message, medium/channel, receiver, and effect

Transmission Models: Lasswell's Communication Model (1948)

  • "Who?" refers to the speaker
  • "Says what?" refers to the message
  • "In which channel?" refers to the medium
  • "To whom?" refers to the receiver
  • "With what effect?" refers to the effect

Verbal Communication

  • An interaction where words are used to relay a message through speech or with the use of voice

Oral Communication

  • Spoken languages
  • Discussions
  • Speeches
  • Telephone conversations

Non-Oral Communication

  • Written communication
  • Sign language
  • Text messaging

Nonverbal Communication

  • An interaction where behavior conveys and represents meaning

Oral Nonverbal Communication

  • Laughing
  • Crying
  • Coughing
  • Tone of voice

Non-Oral Nonverbal Communication

  • Gestures
  • Body language
  • Facial expressions

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