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MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

Media and information literacy empowers people to think critically about information and use of digital
tools.It helps people make informed choices about how they participate in peace building ,
equality,freedom of expression, dialogue,access to information and sustainable development.

What are the examples of Media literacy?

*Television

*Video games

*Photographs

*Podcast

*Blog posts

*YouTube videos

*Social Media

3 ASPECTS OF MIL

1.Information Literacy - is the ability to find, evaluate,organize ,use and communicate information in all
it's various formats most notably in situations requiring decision making , problem solving or the
acquisition of knowledge.
2.Media Literacy - is the ability to access,analyze, evaluate and create media.

3.ICT digital literacy- is the ability to access ,manage, understand,integrate ,communicate , evaluate and
create information safely.

7 DIMENSIONS OF MIL
1.Information technologies for retrieval

is a broader term for information technology which refers to all communication technologies.

2.Information sources

is a person ,thing or place from which information comes ,arises ,or place from which information
comes ,arises ,or is obtained.

3.Information Process

taking raw information and making it more useful by putting it into context.
4.Information control

is the gatherings ,group ,upkeep and research of knowledge

5.Knowledge construction

is a process by which learners actively build their understanding of a topic or concept through
exploration and interaction.

6.Knowledge extension

is a expansion on the conception of knowledge.

7.Wisdom

the quality of having experience, knowledge and quality of being wise.

THE ADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

1.Better communication

2.Variety of formats

3.New forms of entertainment

4.Advertisement

5.Get instant responses

6.Access job offers

7.Meet people with common interests

THE DISADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

1.Lacks Emotional connection

2.Gives people a license to be hurtful

3.Decreases face to face communication skills

4.Conveys Inauthentic expression of feelings

5.Diminishes Understanding and Thoughtfulness

6.Causes Distractions

7.Reduces family closeness