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    This document provides definitions and information related to media and information literacy. It defines key terms like literacy, media, media literacy, information, information literacy, and technology literacy. It also defines media and information literacy as the essential skills that allow individuals to effectively engage with media and information providers, develop critical thinking, and become active citizens. Additionally, it outlines different forms of media like print media, broadcast media, and new media. Finally, it lists the key functions of media according to UNESCO, including acting as channels of information, facilitating debates, providing knowledge of the world, building a sense of community, acting as a watchdog of government, and being a vehicle for cultural expression.

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    This document provides definitions and information related to media and information literacy. It defines key terms like literacy, media, media literacy, information, information literacy, and technology literacy. It also defines media and information literacy as the essential skills that allow individuals to effectively engage with media and information providers, develop critical thinking, and become active citizens. Additionally, it outlines different forms of media like print media, broadcast media, and new media. Finally, it lists the key functions of media according to UNESCO, including acting as channels of information, facilitating debates, providing knowledge of the world, building a sense of community, acting as a watchdog of government, and being a vehicle for cultural expression.

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    This document provides definitions and information related to media and information literacy. It defines key terms like literacy, media, media literacy, information, information literacy, and technology literacy. It also defines media and information literacy as the essential skills that allow individuals to effectively engage with media and information providers, develop critical thinking, and become active citizens. Additionally, it outlines different forms of media like print media, broadcast media, and new media. Finally, it lists the key functions of media according to UNESCO, including acting as channels of information, facilitating debates, providing knowledge of the world, building a sense of community, acting as a watchdog of government, and being a vehicle for cultural expression.

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    Media and Information Literacy (MIL)

    LESSON 1 _INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA AND


    INFORMATION LITERACY

    TERMS:

     Literacy: The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using
    printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of
    learning, wherein individuals are able to achieve their goals, develop their knowledge and
    potential, and participate fully in their community and wider society.
     Media: The physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass communication through
    physical objects such as radio, television, computers, film, etc. It also refers to any physical
    object used to communicate messages.
     Media Literacy: The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms.
    It aims to empower citizens by providing them with the competencies (knowledge and skills)
    necessary to engage with traditional media and new technologies.
     Information: A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study,
    experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
     Information Literacy: The ability to recognize when information is needed, and to locate,
    evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various formats.
     Technology Literacy: The ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to
    responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools. Using these 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, as well as develop critical thinking
    and life-long learning skills to socialize and become active citizens.

    FORMS OF MEDIA:

     Print Media. Refers to paper publications like newspapers, books, magazines, newsletters and
    journals. It also includes brochures, posters, flyers, banners & billboards.
     Broadcast Media. Includes radio and television – media that initially used the airwaves to reach
    their audiences.
     New Media. Composed of media that use digital technologies like the Internet to distribute or
    exhibit content. ex: social media, blogs, websites and streaming media.

    FUNCTION OF MEDIA: (UNESCO defined)

     Media acts as channels of information and knowledge through which citizens communicate with
    each other and make informed decisions
     Media facilitate informed debates between diverse social factors
     Media provide us with much of what we learn about the world beyond or immediate experience
     Media are means by which a society learns about itself and builds a sense of community
     Media function as a watch dog of government in all its forms promoting transparency in public life
    and public scrutiny (critical observation or examination) of those with power through exposing
    corruption, maladministration, and corporate wrong-doing
     Media are essential facilitators of democratic processes and one of the guarantors of free and fair
    elections
     Media are a vehicle of cultural expression and cultural cohesion within and between nations
     Media functions as an advocate and social actor in its own right while respecting pluralistic values
    (relating to or advocating a system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of
    authority, etc., coexist.)relating to or advocating a system in which two or more states, groups,
    principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist.

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