Implications of Media and Information

• Media and information literate individual

  • Can interpret information effectively
  • Can use multiple forms of media
  • Can produce information and media messages in own right
• In the 21st century


  There is a need to become a media and information literate individual because accessing information and doing research has become easier
• Implications of media and information on individual and society

  • Personal/Professional
  • Educational
  • Social
  • Political
  • Economic
• Personal/Professional implications


  • Media and information improve quality of life
  • Communication has been made easier
  • Information has become widely accessible
  • Conducting research has become more convenient
• Educational implications


  • Media and information have cleansed society's palate and have reinvented learning as a whole
  • The improvement in the learning environment brought by media and information goes beyond convenience, availability, and cost
• Social implications


  • Media and information literate individuals are said to be more cohesive social units than those who are not
  • The media may play a hand towards a holistic development of the society, but without media and information literate individuals sharing the same goal, development would not occur
• Political implications


  • The media serve the government by informing the public about subjects they heed or they want
  • The public is informed of the political affairs in the country and are further encouraged to take a more active role in the government
• Economic implications


  • The open content contribution nature of the new media has made it possible for ordinary individuals to offer their materials for consumption often for free, or at times for a cost
• The media is an important tool for shaping public opinion.
• Media literacy involves understanding the role of the media, analyzing its content, and evaluating its impact on society.
• Critical thinking skills are necessary to analyze and evaluate information from various sources.
• Media literacy involves understanding the role of media in society, analyzing its content, and evaluating its impact on individuals and communities.
• The media is an important tool for shaping public opinion, influencing political decisions, and promoting social change.
• Media literacy helps individuals understand how the media operates, identify biases and agendas, and make informed choices about what they consume.
• Media literacy empowers individuals to make informed choices about what they consume and share online.
• Media literacy empowers individuals to become active participants in creating and sharing their own messages through digital platforms.
• Media literacy empowers individuals to become active participants in creating and sharing media content, rather than passive consumers.
• However, there are potential negative impacts on society when the media fails to fulfill these roles effectively.
• It also promotes critical thinking about the messages conveyed by different forms of media.
• It also promotes critical thinking skills that enable individuals to analyze and evaluate information from different sources.
• The media also plays a significant role in promoting democracy and freedom of expression.
• Media literacy helps individuals understand how the media operates and how they can use it effectively.
• Media literacy empowers individuals to become active participants in creating and sharing media content, rather than passive consumers.
• It can influence people's beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors through its messages.
• Critical thinking skills are essential to analyze and evaluate information from various sources.