The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials associated with varying contents
MEDIA
This refers to physical objects used to communicate messages such as radio, television, and computers
MEDIA LITERACY
The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms
MEDIA LITERACY
It aims to empower citizens by providing them with the competencies (knowledge & skills) necessary to engage in traditional media and new technologies
INFORMATION
Broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experiences, instructions, or signals & symbols
INFORMATION LITERACY
The ability to recognize when information is needed, to locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in various formats
TECHNOLOGY AND LITERACY
The ability of an individual to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools
TECHNOLOGY AND LITERACY
By using technological 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
MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY
Develop critical thinking and lifelong learning skills to socialize and become active citizens
Stages of the evolution of traditional to new media
PRE-HISTORIC AGE
INDUSTRIAL AGE
ELECTRONIC AGE
NEW (DIGITAL) AGE
PRE-HISTORIC AGE
1. Cave writing
2. Discovered fire
3. Developed paper from plants
4. Forged equipment
INDUSTRIAL AGE
1. Used power of steam
2. Developed machine tools
3. Books, typewriter, printing press
ELECTRONIC AGE
1. Harnessed power of electricity
2. Led to electrical telegraphy
3. Developed early large computers
4. Enabled long-distance communication
NEW (DIGITAL) AGE
1. Advanced use of microelectronics
2. Invention of personal computers
3. Creation of social networks
4. Digitized voice, image, sound, and data
Advantages and disadvantages of traditional and new media
Traditional media advantages
Traditional media disadvantages
New media advantages
New media disadvantages
Traditional media advantages
Immediate delivery of message
High frequency of message
Traditional media disadvantages
Very busy/cluttered competitive environment
New media advantages
Great way to stay connected
Advertisers know consumer preferences
New media disadvantages
Confusion between real news and fake news
Rumors can spread easily
Types of media
Print media
Broadcasting media
Internet media
Print media
Used to be the only way of delivering information to the public
Broadcasting media
Most expedient means to transmit information immediately to the widest possible audience
Internet media
Now relied on more often than traditional news sources
Forms of print media
Newspapers
Magazines
Books
Banners
Billboards
Brochures
Flyers
Forms of broadcasting media
Television
Radio
Movies
Forms of internet media
Websites
Social networks
Online forums
Podcasts
The importance of knowing the different types of media is giving us information on how it works
The use of different types of media in giving information can help us in our daily lives that can be productive
INFORMATION
Data that have been collected, processed, and interpreted in order to be presented in a usable form
INFORMATION
In the media world, information is often used to describe knowledge of specific events or situations that has been gathered or received by communication, intelligence, or news reports
Guide questions for information literacy
Why do you need information?
Where do you search for information?
How do you acquire and store information?
How will you determine the quality and accuracy of the information that you have?
How do you use the information that you have?
How will you communicate information?
INFORMATION LITERACY
A set of individual competencies needed to identify, evaluate, and use information in the most ethical, efficient, and effective way across all domains, occupations, and professions
Stages/Elements of Information Literacy
Information needs
Sources of information
Access the information
Evaluate information
Organize information
Communicate information
MEDIA CONVERGENCE
The co-existence of traditional and new media
MEDIA CONVERGENCE
The ability to transform different kinds of media into digital code, which is then accessible by a range of devices
Forms of indigenous media
Folk or traditional media
Gatherings and social organizations
Direct observation
Records
Forms of library media
Books
Encyclopedia
Dictionary
Newspapers
Multimedia CDs
INTERNET
A massive network of media and information that can be accessed through the World Wide Web
Information found on the Internet may be quite varied in form and content