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Media and Information Literacy Lecture #1

Introduction to Media and Information

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.
It includes the competencies to be effective in all stages of the lifecycle of documents of all kinds, the capacity to
understand the ethical implications of these documents, and the ability to behave in an ethical way throughout these
stages.

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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