Media and Information Literacy

• digital literacy


  an individual's ability to find, evaluate, and compose clear information through writing and other mediums on various social platforms
• information literacy


  the set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and how to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information
• access


  the word ____ means how an individual knows how to locate or where to find these forms of media
• media literacy


  ability to access, analyze, and respond to a range of media
• the 3 Rs of learning

  1. write, 2. read, 3. arithmetic, 4. right conduct
• literacy


  a fundamental right and the foundation for lifelong learning
• literacy


  the ability to read and write
• media


  includes anything from printed paper to digital media and encompasses art, news, educational content, and numerous forms of information that can reach or influence people
• media


  broadly describes all channels of communication
• media


  plural form of medium
• non-verbal

  any communication without word of mouth, spoken words, conversation, and written languages. it happens through signs, symbols, colors, gestures, body language, or any facial expressions
• verbal


  communication that happens verbally, vocally, or through written words that express or convey the message to others (can be written or verbal!)
• 2 types of communication

  1. verbal communication, 2. non-verbal communication
• receiver


  the one who has the responsibility of comprehending and giving feedback
• channel


  the medium in which people communicate
• sender


  the one who has the responsibility of giving clarity when delivering a message
• 3 essential elements of communication

  1. sender, 2. channel, 3. receiver
• communication


  means transferring thoughts, information, emotion, and ideas through gestures, voice, symbols, signs, and expressions from one person to another
• prerequisite


  Empowerment of people through media and information literacy is an important _______ for fostering equitable access to information and knowledge and promoting free, independent, and pluralistic media and information systems.