M.I.L 1st Quiz Flashcards
Primary Sources
raw materials of history — original documents and objects that were created at the time under study
Secondary Sources
information that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the study
Misinformation
false or incorrect information not deliberately made to decieve
Disinformation
false or incorrect information deliberately made to decieve
Malinformation
factual information used maliciously
Media Literacy
accessibility to different forms of media and the ability to analyze it
Information Literacy
utilisation of information in pursuit of truth
Technology Literacy
the ability to use, manage, understand, and assess technology
Digital Native
a person who has grown up in the information age
Digital Immigrant
a person who started using digital technology, computers, the internet, etc. during their adult life but did not grow up using them
Media Convergence
multiple media technologies are brought together into one computerized device
Print Media
traditional forms of media; paper and ink, printing and publisher
Miniaturization
the process of making something very small using modern technology
Broadcast Media
transmission of media through radio waves, with the use of specialized devices to capture and translate waves
New Media
computers and mobile devices are involved in this media, presented digitally
