LESSON 1 Flashcards
is linked to access to information, free expressions and education. defined as the ability to access, analyzes and create media, is a prerequisite for citizens to realize their rights to freedom of information and expression.
Media and Information Literacy (MIL)
The physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass communication through physical objects such as radio, television, computers, film, etc. It also refers to any physical object used to communicate messages.
Media
A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
Information:
The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.
Literacy
:
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms.
Media Literacy
:
The ability to recognize when information is needed, and to locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various formats.
Information Literacy
The ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools. Using these tools an individual can access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information.
Technology Literacy:
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
Media and Information Literacy:
Refers to paper publications like newspapers, books, magazines, newsletters, and journals.
Print media
Includes radio and television—media that initially used the airwaves to reach their audience.
Broadcast media
is composed of media that use digital technologies like the Internet to distribute or exhibit content (Manovich, 2006). Under this category are social media, blogs, websites, and streaming media.
New media
