MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY

• It involves necessary skills that person interacts using different media platforms and get
access to information around the globe.

• It has significant role in our society towards disseminating information, connecting

people, and acting as an agent of change in our society.

Communication and Media Information

• It allows us to have access to fast and easy forms of communication through the use of different
media platforms and social media sites.

• It strains personal relationships due to over-reliance on social media that are fertile grounds of
fake information and hoaxes.

Media Literacy, Information Literacy, and Technology Literacy

• Media Literacy highlights the ability of an individual to understand the functions of media
platforms.

• Information literacy involves a careful and thoughtful way of gathering information legally to
avoid plagiarism and issues.

• Technology literacy is the skill of an individual to manipulate technology independently.

Benefits of Media and Information Literacy

It teaches you how to verify the information and acknowledge others’ perspectives.

It encourages audiences to think critically

With critical thinking, you are able to wisely use the information you have with you to objectively
form an informed opinion or perspective about a certain matter or issue

THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK

• When posting or sharing on social media, think first if the information you are going to post or
share is accurate, helpful, informative, nice, and kind to others.

• Avoid posting or sharing inappropriate, uncomfortable, or rude insights on your account.

EVOLUTION OF MEDIA
THE INFORMATION DISORDER

TYPES OF MEDIA: PRINT, BROADCAST, NEW MEDIA

TYPES OF PRINT MEDIA

TYPES OF MAGAZINES