Media Information and Technology Literacy

These flashcards cover key concepts related to media information and technology literacy, including definitions of relevant terms and the historical evolution of media.

Media Literacy

The ability to use mass media effectively while being critically aware of its techniques and effects.

Information Literacy

The ability to recognize when information is needed and to efficiently locate, evaluate, use, and communicate it in various formats.

Digital Technology Literacy

The ability to use digital technologies and networks to locate, evaluate, use, and create information.

Media Information Literacy (MIL)

A combination of various information and media sources with literacy concepts, crucial for equipping individuals with necessary knowledge and skills.

Importance of MIL to Democracy

Media and information literacy are essential for democracy and good governance, acting as a watchdog and promoting an informed society.

Evolution of Media

Historical development of media from pre-industrial to electronic and digital forms.

Pre-Industrial Age Developments

Key early media inventions such as cave paintings, clay tablets, and codexes.

Industrial Age Innovations

Significant advancements in manufacturing and printing, including the London Gazette and telephone.

Electronic Age

Period marked by the invention of the transistor and subsequent innovations like television and personal computers.

Internet Revolution

Transformation of communication and social networking brought about by advancements such as web browsers and smartphones.