Media and Information Literacy (MIL) PDF

SH1904 Media and Information Literacy (MIL) - A set of competencies that empowers Literacy – the ability to identify, understand, citizens to access, retrieve, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute evaluate and use, create, and share...

SH1904 Media and Information Literacy (MIL) - A set of competencies that empowers Literacy – the ability to identify, understand, citizens to access, retrieve, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute evaluate and use, create, and share using written or unwritten materials associated information and media content critically, ethically, and effectively. with varying contexts. - Increasingly becoming important due to the ubiquitous nature of data, information, and Technology – synthesized tools that serve to media in today’s society. apply knowledge or technique to perform tasks - Considered an essential and fundamental and obtain specific results skill for both digital natives, immigrants, and aliens. Media was traditionally defined as a Breaking Down MIL source of credible information where content is provided through an editorial process INFORMATION determined by journalistic values and where editorial accountability can be attributed to an organization or legal person. With the explosion of data and accessible content by means of online technology, this definition is LITERACY MIL MEDIA no longer applicable. Media is now defined as any object (physical or not) that serves as a source or channel for information. With this, multiple types of media are used for varying purposes. TECHNOLOGY Examples of Media: Figure 1. Components of Media and Information Literacy Traditional Media – relatives and family MIL can be broken down into three (3) main Mass Media – television and radio terminologies: media, information, and literacy. However, in the context of today’s Purpose and Objectives of Media: society, as well as the rise of Industry 4.0, it is Acts as channels of information and also essential to understand technology in this knowledge through which citizens context. communicate with each other and make informed decisions Media – means and resources being used for Facilitates informed debates between creating, delivering, sharing, and processing diverse social actors information Means by which society learns about itself and builds a sense of community Information – a broad term that covers Functions as a watchdog of the processed data; knowledge derived from study, government by promoting transparency experience, instruction, signals, or symbols. in public life and public scrutiny of 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 1 of 4  SH1904 those with power through exposing corruption, maladministration, and corporate wrongdoing The simplest definition of literacy is the Acts as a facilitator of democratic ability to read, write, speak, and listen in a way processes and one of the guarantors of that lets individuals communicate effectively. free and fair elections In the context of MIL, literacy refers to an individual’s ability to receive, assess, process, share, and create information effectively, With the explosion of data and its ethically, and properly for the purpose of accessibility, it is important to define and expressing oneself, interacting with others, and differentiate data from information. Data refers contributing to society. However, literacy can to facts, figures, and values. These are be further specified depending on the context. generated in absurdly large quantities each day. Different situations may dictate different Information, on the other hand, is when these competencies in literacy; a person may have the data are processed and translated into competencies for media literacy, but not for something meaningful or significant. An information literacy. example would be if you recorded how many Though several forms of literacy will be liters of gas you pump every morning. These tackled throughout the course (e.g., computer recordings and values are considered as data. literacy, freedom of expression literacy, news When you process this data to identify that you literacy, digital literacy), the focus on Media are spending X amount of money on gas alone, and Information Literacy are the following: and conclude that you are overspending, this now becomes information. Media Literacy – This is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media In relation to media, information is in a variety of forms. It aims to empower dispatched, received, and processed through citizens by providing them with the various channels depending on the context. It necessary competencies (knowledge and is, therefore, crucial to assess and process skills) to engage with traditional media and information thoroughly to confirm its new technologies. credibility and stop the proliferation of false information. Information Literacy – This is the ability to recognize when information is needed, as well as locate, evaluate, and effectively The use of technology in the context of communicate information in its various MIL is the same as media. However, it is formats. important to explain this separately due to its Technology Literacy – This is the ability of nature. Technology or “new media” is an individual to use technological tools commonly known as the Internet. It is one of responsibly, appropriately, and effectively. the most valuable innovations of the 20th With these tools, an individual can access, century. manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and communicate information. 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 2 of 4  SH1904 Media and Information Literacy – These are the essential skills and competencies that allow individuals to engage with media and other information providers effectively, as well as develop critical thinking and life- long learning skills to socialize and become active citizens. 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 3 of 4  SH1904 Independent Content Considerate knowledge Media and Information Literate Individual Responds Technology Savvy per Situation Critical with Information MIL is essential for everyone to understand and learn. It trains individuals to make informed decisions, learn about the world, build a sense of community, maintain public discourse, and engage in life-long learning. Characteristics of a Media and Information Literate Individual They can independently process digital or printed texts of varying complexity, discuss and elaborate their ideas with others, and understand and apply conventions of vocabulary and grammar while also applying different learning strategies. They acquire, process, share, and translate deep information about their fields. They can discuss and elaborate on disciple-specific texts and become experts in their field. They can adjust the way they communicate with others depending on the audience, task, purpose, discipline, and other demands or factors in the situation. Not only do they understand the information being given, but they also critique the content, delivery, and processing of data. They subconsciously question the media and give great emphasis on the provided evidence (whether it is credible, relevant, etc.). They are capable; they effectively make use of technology and new media in a way that is highly advantageous for the purpose of their communication. They acknowledge, understand, and respect others’ perspectives and cultures. They are aware of individual differences and keep these in mind when communicating. REFERENCES: Abdul Wahab, S., Rose, R., & Wati Osman, S. (2012). Defining the Concepts of Technology and Technology Transfer: A Literature Analysis. Internation Business Research, 61–71. Connolly, M., & Giouroukakis, V. (2016). Achieving next generation literacy: Using the tests (you think) you hate to help the students you love. Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2019). Module 1: Citizenship, freedom of expression and information, access to information, democratic discouse and life-long learning. Retrieved from Media Information Literacy for Teachers: http://unesco.mil-for- teachers.unaoc.org/modules/module-1/ What is Literacy? (2017). Retrieved from National Literacy Trust: https://literacytrust.org.uk/information/what-is- literacy/ 01 Handout 2 *Property of STI  [email protected] Page 4 of 4