What is Media Information Literacy?

Media - is define as the plural form of medium, which (broadly speaking)

describes any channel of communication.

Information - according to Merriam Webster information is a knowledge

obtained from investigation, study, or instruction.It is the attribute inherent
in and communicated by one of two or more alternative sequences or
arrangements of communication or reception of ideas and intelligence.

Literacy- is a capacity to communicate using inscribed, printed, or

electronic signs or symbols for representing language.
Media Information Literacy
It is linked to access to information, free expression and
education. Media Information Literacy (MIL) refers to as the
ability to access, analyze and create media. Also to identify the
different types of media and understand the message they are
sending. Equipping citizens with competency and skills to engage
effectively and responsibly with media and information systems.
It is a prerequisite for citizens to realize their rights to freedom
of information and expression.
Importance of Media and Information Literacy
● To locate suitable media and information sources.
● Use and understand media and information in order to apply it to our daily
life.
● Evaluate the credibility, accuracy and objectivity of sources.
● Create and produce media and information.
● Understand the workings of media and information systems, their
organization and how information is produced.
● Lastly, recognized demand and depend quality media and information
sources.
 Median and information literacy lies out in the core of
freedom of expression and information. Since, it empowers
citizens to understand the functions of media and other
information providers. In order to critically evaluate their
content, and to make informed decision as users and
producers of information and media system.

To sum it up media and information literacy will help

us become a brilliant receiver and sender of information in
media and any other platforms.
 Thank You
Prepared by :
Aiza Joy O. Cecilia
Crystal Kaye Bartolome
Kelly Grace Nerecena