Media and Information Literacy Reviewer

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering Media and Information Literacy concepts, history, functions, convergence types, and ethical standards.

Guglielmo Marconi

Credited with the discovery of radio transmission and laid the foundation for wireless communication.

Radio

Considered the first medium for broadcast journalism.

Industrial Age

Era that paved the way for mass production of goods and products, contributing to the widespread dissemination of information.

Cuneiform

The earliest form of writing developed by the Sumerians, which used wedge-shaped marks.

Vajracchedika Prajnaparamita

The world's oldest surviving printed book, printed in 868 AD.

Doctrina Christiana

Identified as the first book published in the Philippines.

Tomas Pinpin

Recognized as the Father of Filipino Printing.

Information Function

A media function that provides the public with factual and timely information to help people make safe and informed decisions.

Monitoring Function

A media function that involves observing and tracking events or conditions in society, such as economic trends or public health statistics.

Watchdog Role of Journalism

A media role where journalists investigate and expose wrongdoing, especially involving people or institutions in power.

Advocacy Function

A media function used as a channel to promote a cause, campaign, or social issue.

Opinion Function

A media function that presents personal opinions, criticism, and proposed solutions about an issue.

Sender

The person or group that creates and sends the message in the communication process.

Message

The actual content, ideas, or information being communicated.

Channel

The medium or means used to transmit a message.

Feedback

The response or reaction of the receiver to a message.

Media

A tool used to communicate and provide information in various forms.

Information

The content of media that is useful and accessible to the public.

Technology

A tool used to access both media and information.

Reliable Sources

Sources that provide credible and trustworthy information.

Primary Sources

Sources that provide direct, firsthand evidence from the relevant time period, useful in historical research.

Graphical Multimedia Source

Information presented through graphs, charts, diagrams, and other graphic representations.

Aural Multimedia Source

Information received through sound or audio.

Textual Multimedia Source

Information presented through written words or text.

Visual Multimedia Source

Information communicated through images, videos, or other visual materials.

Media Literacy

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms, including understanding source intent.

Information Literacy

Focuses on finding, evaluating, and using credible information sources.

Technology Literacy

Focuses on being proficient in using digital tools, software, and systems.

Literacy

The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials in different contexts.

Media Convergence

The combination or integration of different media, technologies, and forms of communication.

Technological Convergence

The integration of different technologies into one device or system, such as using a smartphone to browse TikTok and record a video.

Three C's of Media Convergence

Computing, Content, and Communication.

Cultural Convergence

The coming together of different cultures through media and communication.

Global Convergence

The interaction and connection of people, media, and information across the world.

Organic Convergence

The ability to perform or combine different media activities or tasks at the same time.

Economic Convergence

Involves the relationship or combination of media and economic or business interests.

Media Habit

A repeated, often unconscious behavior pattern developed through frequent repetition.

Media Preference

The act of favoring one media option or individual over another.

Media Lifestyles

The ways people incorporate and use media in their daily lives.

Media Reference

A source or point of reference used when looking for or accessing information.

Novel

A type of book containing stories created from the imagination of the author, usually a work of fiction.

Academic Library

A library that provides specialized academic and research resources, such as journals and research studies.

Relics

Historical or culturally significant objects associated with the past.

Artifacts

Objects made or modified by humans that can provide information about past cultures.

Editors

Individuals who ensure that manuscripts and articles are error-free before being printed or published.

Media Practitioners

Individuals responsible for creating, editing, producing, and distributing media content.

Truthfulness

A quality of a responsible media practitioner who provides factual, truthful, and accurate information to ensure messages are objective.

Trending

Topics, hashtags, or content that are currently popular and widely discussed on social media.

Memes

Humorous or viral content that can become popular on social media.

Netizens

Users or citizens of the internet who participate in online discussions and activities.

Archived Content

Content that is stored and less active, often referring to older or historical content.

Oral Tradition

The passing of stories, knowledge, beliefs, songs, and cultural practices verbally from one generation to another.

Process of Learning

The process of continuously acquiring new information and expanding upon existing knowledge.