GROUP 4- MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY Flashcards
(29 cards)
- knowledge that you get about someone or something
- facts about a situation, person, event
information
- a means of conveying something—in this case, information
- main means of mass communication using platforms such as broadcasting, publishing, and the internet
media
what are platforms that can be used in publishing media?
- broadcasting
- publishing
- internet
how is media and information related?
media is the means of conveying information
a set of competencies that enable us to:
- interpret media make media of our own
- recognize and engage with the social and
- political influence of media in our everyday life
media and information literacy
what are the key aspects of MIL?
- skills
- knowledge
- attitudes
under key aspects of mil
- ability to use the proper tools in accessing information (ICT)
- ability to create and consume information and media content wisely
skills
under key aspects of mil
- critical thinking and evaluation
- digestion and analysis of information
knowledge
under key aspects of mil
- understanding ethical issues
- usage of MIL to promote peace, freedom of
expression and equality, whilst battling online issues.
attitudes
what are the steps on how to be MIL literate?
step 1: Identify what kind of information you are looking for.
step 2: Know where to find relevant and credible media and information sources.
step 3: Evaluate sources gathered using appropriate criteria.
step 4: Organize sources using trusted tools
step 5: Cite, refer, and always apply academic integrity
what are the dimensions of MIL
(trs rpec)
- tool
- resource
- socio-structural
- research
- publishing
- emerging technology
- critical
under dimensions of mil
Proficiency in using current information
technology tools relevant to education.
tool
under dimensions of mil
The ability to understand the form, format, location and access methods of information resources
resource
under dimensions of mil
The ability to understand the social context of the information, its role in group dynamics, and the social processes that generate it.
socio-structural
under dimensions of mil
The ability to understand and use the IT-based
tools relevant to research and scholarly works
research
under dimensions of mil
The ability to format and publish research and
ideas, in textual and multimedia forms
publishing
under dimensions of mil
The ability to continually adapt to, understand,
evaluate and make use of the emerging technologies
emerging technology
under dimensions mil
The ability to critically evaluate the benefits and costs of information technologies
critical
what are the advantages of mil
(ieceas)
- information dissemination
- education and awareness
- communication
- entertainment
- accountability and transparency
- social and political influence
under advantages of mil
Media informs the public about current events, knowledge, and entertainment
information dissemination
under advantages of mil
Media content educates and raises awareness about important issues
education and awareness
under advantages of mil
Media facilitates this, enabling the exchange of ideas and fostering community
communication
under advantages of mil
Media offers a wide range of entertainment options.
entertainment
under advantages of mil
Media serves as a watchdog, holding entities accountable for their actions
accountability and transparency
