Media and Information Literacy - Overview
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Media and Information Literacy - Overview

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What is one primary advantage of social media as highlighted in the provided content?

  • Promotes isolation among users
  • Enhances a company's reputation (correct)
  • Limits access to information
  • Decreases community engagement

    • How can social media aid government efforts according to the content?

  • By increasing misinformation
  • By promoting disconnection
  • By reducing public participation
  • By fighting crime (correct)

    • Which aspect of social media is identified as changing our governance?

  • Altering how we are governed (correct)
  • Suppressing social movements
  • Strengthening traditional media outlets
  • Creating unregulated financial markets

    • What role does social media play in public health according to the content?

    <p>It helps manage public health information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following freedoms is mentioned as being potentially controlled by the government?

    <p>Gender freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disadvantage of social media is implied through the content discussion?

    <p>Reduces accessibility to important information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental role does media play in society as described in the content?

    <p>Providing entertainment and information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an advantage of social media?

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

    What is a primary goal of ubiquitous learning?

    <p>To grant students access to content and interaction at any time and place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of wearable technology?

    <p>Smart watch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect refers to how well text fits an audience's needs?

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

    What does alignment in text media design specifically relate to?

    <p>The placement of text on the page.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which format is known as unformatted text documents?

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

    Which of the following refers to how important or valuable a piece of text-based content is?

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

    In terms of text media, what does proximity relate to?

    <p>The closeness of text components from one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which format is typically the default for document exchange on Mac OS?

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

    What is one potential negative impact of social networking as mentioned?

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

    Which technology is associated with creating simulated environments?

    <p>Virtual Reality (VR)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)?

    <p>Open to almost anyone who wants to take it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hypertext facilitate in electronic documents?

    <p>Linking different documents for nonlinear navigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these best describes formatted text?

    <p>Text with adjustable font parameters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major concern related to social media identified in the content?

    <p>Health issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key visual element that can enhance the text?

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

    What is one of the benefits of using media and information according to the content?

    <p>Improving citizen connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential violation of rights is discussed in relation to digital interactions?

    <p>Privacy invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic does 'value' refer to in visual design?

    <p>The range between light and dark shades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the CRAAP test help you evaluate?

    <p>The validity of the information presented in text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recognized trend in media and information?

    <p>Health Monitoring Devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can arguably be a negative use of technology in media and information?

    <p>Glamorizing drugs and alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of shape is defined as a geometric area that stands out based on contrast?

    <p>Geometric shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of text is characterized by having varying appearances based on the user’s selections?

    <p>Formatted text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is plain text primarily used?

    <p>In documents with consistent formatting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which visual design principle emphasizes creating a focal point in a design?

    <p>Center of Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using JPEG as a digital image format?

    <p>It provides a nearly unlimited number of colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which design element describes the outline or form of a visual representation?

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

    Which format is best suited for simple graphics and animations where high image quality is not essential?

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

    What does the design principle of contrast help to achieve in visual design?

    <p>Highlighting differences between elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which visual design principle focuses on the visual flow and movement through a composition?

    <p>Directional Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the principle of harmony in design?

    <p>To unify different elements and create a coherent look.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is JPEG not the preferred file format?

    <p>For logos that require sharp edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Media and Information Literacy - Introduction

    • The media provides information about society and current trends.
    • Media has become a powerful tool to influence public opinion.
    • People rely on media for entertainment and information.

    Social Media Impact

    • Social media is becoming an essential part of business strategies across various fields.
    • Social media platforms are impacting healthcare and public health.
    • Social media is transforming governance and how we deal with disasters.
    • Social media can also be used to address global issues like climate change and human rights violations.
    • Social media can offer opportunities to start businesses, promote products, and build brand awareness.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Social Media

    • Advantages
      • Connectivity
      • Education
      • Assistance
      • Information and Updates
      • Promotion
      • Noble causes
      • Awareness
      • Government and agency assistance to fight crime
      • Enhanced company reputation
      • Building communities
    • Disadvantages
      • Cyberbullying
      • Hacking
      • Addiction
      • Fraud and scams
      • Security issues
      • Reputation damage
      • Relationship issues
      • Health issues
      • Death caused by social media
      • Glorification of drugs and alcohol
    • Media and information constantly evolve and change.
    • Key trends include:
      • Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): Offer online learning content to a wide audience, accessible to everyone.
      • Wearable Technology (Wearables): Electronic devices worn as accessories, built into clothing, implanted in the body, or even tattooed. Examples include smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart glasses, and hearables.
      • Virtual Reality (VR): Creates a simulated environment that can be used for gaming, entertainment, and training.
      • Ubiquitous Learning: Provides students with access to learning content and interaction anytime and anywhere.

    Text Media

    • Text media transmits information through publications like newspapers, flyers, books, magazines, tarpaulins, ads, television, banners, websites, and posters.
    • Text media design elements are key to effective communication:
      • Emphasis: Highlighting the importance or value of text-based content.
      • Appropriateness: How well text works for a specific audience, event, or purpose.
      • Proximity: The distance between text components.
      • Alignment: Placement of text on a page (left, right, centered).
      • Organization: Deliberate ordering of text elements on a page.
      • Repetition: Ensuring consistency and cohesiveness throughout design elements.
      • Contrast: Enhancing visual appeal by using stark differences between text elements.
    • Types of Text:
      • Hypertext: Links different electronic documents, allowing users to navigate in a nonlinear way.
      • Plain Text (Unformatted Text): Characters are always the same size and look.
      • Formatted Text: Uses font parameters like bold, underline, italic, font size, and font style.

    Visual Media

    • Visual media refers to information conveyed visually through graphics, videos, and photographs.
    • It is a powerful tool in marketing and branding using visually attractive images and designs.
    • Design Elements:
      • Line: Used to outline forms, generate textures, and can be thick or thin.
      • Shape: A geometric area that stands out from surrounding space due to contrasts in value, color, or texture. Can be organic or geometric.
      • Value: Represents the darkness or lightness of an object. It's the difference between black and white and all the shades in between.

    Visual Design Principles

    • Consistency: Maintaining a uniform style and visual language throughout a design.
    • Center of Interest: Drawing attention to a specific focal point within the design.
    • Balance: Creating visual equilibrium between elements to ensure visual stability.
    • Harmony: Achieving a pleasing and unified look by combining elements that complement each other.
    • Contrast: Using stark differences between elements to enhance visual appeal and highlight key information.
    • Directional Movement: Guiding the viewer's eye through the design using elements like lines, shapes, or colors.
    • Rhythm: Creating visual flow and repetition using recurring elements or patterns.
    • Perspective: Creating depth and realism in a composition by using techniques like perspective and scaling.
    • Common Visual Media File Types:
      • JPEG (.jpeg/.jpg): Used for digital photography, offers a wide range of colors and is widely compatible.
      • GIF (.gif): Supports animations, simple graphics, and is a smaller file size compared to JPEG, ideal for online use.

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