ICT101Media and Information Literacy

We live in a world where the quality of information

we receive largely determines our choices

and actions, including our capacity to enjoy fundamental

freedoms and the ability for self-determination

and development.

Jnis Krkliš, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, UNESCO

GENERAL TOPICS:

1. Introduction to Media and Information Literacy2. The Evolution of Traditional to New Media3. Information Literacy4. Types of Media5. Media and Information Resources6. Media and Information Languages7. Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in Media and

Information

GENERAL TOPICS:

8. Opportunities, Challenges and Power of Media and Information

9. Current and Future Trends of Media and Information

10.Media and Information Literate Individual11.People Media12.Text Media and Information

GENERAL TOPICS:

13. Visual Media and Information14. Audio Media and Information15. Motion Media and Information16. Manipulatives / Interactive Media and

Information17. Multimedia Information and Media

OUTPUTS

•Timeline of exposure to traditional/new media•Essay about information literacy•Sketch / Drawing on how media is affecting everyday life•Essay on media and information sources•Presentation on latest technology trends•Oral presentation on legal, ethical and societal issue

OUTPUTS

•Mind map and 500-word essay about the transformative power of media and information•Prototype of future media and information•Reflection and artefacts on the class debate on the impact of MIL•Report and Presentation on effects of social media

OUTPUTS

•Text-based Presentation - Typography Campaign Poster•Visual-based Presentation - Infographic•Audio-based Presentation - Podcast•Motion-based Presentation- Storyboard and Motion Media Presentation•Manipulatives / Interactive Presentation- Online Survey•Lesson 17: Final Project: Multimedia Presentation

Weekly Interaction Log with Information and Information Providers

Facebook 20 hoursInstagram 10 hours

Twitter 2 hoursTelevision 3 hours

Newspaper 1 hourBooks 10 hours

Can you imagine a world without the INTERNET?

DEFINING KEY CONCEPTS:

1. Literacy2. Media3. Media Literacy4. Information5. Information Literacy6. Technology Literacy7. Media and Information Literacy

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) necessaryto 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 LITERACYThe 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.