Media & Information Literacy

Media/Medium

Way of communication/sending or receiving messages or any kinds of information.

Types of Media

Categories of media including Print, Electronic, Textual/Print, Visual, Digital, and Sound.

Literacy

Ability to read, write, and understand facts or information.

Pros of Media

Benefits such as entertainment, communication, spread of information, and enhanced creativity/productivity.

Cons of Media

Drawbacks including addiction, distraction, excessive use, and spread of false information.

Verbal Information

Messages, audio, or anything spoken or written in language.

Non-verbal Information

Sign language, body language, hand gestures, and emotions; anything not directly spoken or written.

Applications of Technology

Uses of technology in various fields such as medicine, education, communication, and finance.

Communication Process

Steps including sender, encoding, message, channel, decoding, receiver, feedback, noise, and context.

SIFT Strategy

A method for evaluating information sources:Stop, Investigate source, Find better coverage, Trace claims.

Algorithm

Set of computer instructions to complete a task and return unique results based on factors like location and search history.

Trust Indicators

Elements or symbols that indicate a website's trustworthiness and credibility.

Best Practices in Journalism

Includes labeling news, providing citations, and sourcing diverse voices.

Information vs Knowledge

Information is composed of facts and resides in messages; knowledge is structured, organized, and resides in a person’s mind.

Key Concepts of Information Literacy

Includes credibility, authenticity, relevance, and tech literacy.

Hardware Literacy

Ability to operate, use, and repair electronic components and devices.

Software Literacy

Ability to use, make, modify, or operate software.

Evolution of Media

Transition from prehistoric cave paintings to modern digital communication.

Industrial Age

Period characterized by the use of letters and mass-produced newspapers for communication.

Electronic Age

Era marked by the invention of the telegraph and radio, leading to broadcasting.

Information Age

Period defined by the creation of the Internet and the World Wide Web, revolutionizing communication.

Democracy in Media

Based on the sovereignty of the people and the free exchange of ideas, with media's role to inform and scrutinize.