5 Competencies

Question 1

What does A.A.E.C.A. stand for?

Answer 1

Access, Analyze, Evaluate, Create, Act

Question 2

Access

Answer 2

Finding and sharing appropriate and relevant information using media texts and technology tools

Question 3

Analyze

Answer 3

Using critical thinking to analyze message purpose, target audience, quality, credibility, point of view, and potential effects or consequences of messages

Question 4

Evaluate

Answer 4

Drawing one’s own meaning, judgment, and conclusions about media messages based on the information gathered during media access, thoughtful analysis, and self-reflective interpretation

Question 5

Create

Answer 5

Learning how to express ideas through media and communication tools and using that power to create media narratives beyond those that exist in mainstream media

Question 6

Act

Answer 6

Working individually or collaboratively to share knowledge and solve problems in the family, the workplace, and the community