Introduction to Media and Information Literacy

Are you aware of what is happening in your community? Are you still updated with the current issues that our country is facing today? If yes, good to hear that! I bet you have your mobile phone, television or radio with you to stay updated on what is happening around. Did you ever wonder how people from the past receive and deliver information or data?

LITERACY

The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning, wherein individuals are able to achieve their goals, develop their knowledge and potential, and participate fully in their community and wider society.

MEDIA

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 LITERACY

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms. It aims to empower citizens by providing them with the competencies (knowledge and skills) necessary to engage with traditional media and new technologies.

INFORMATION

A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction, signals or symbols.

INFORMATION LITERACY

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

TECHNOLOGY 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.

MEDIA AND INFORMATION 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.

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