Combination of knowledge, attitudes, skills, and practices
required to access, analyze, evaluate, use, produce, and communicate information and knowledge in creative, legal, and ethical ways that respect human rights. (Moscow Declaration on Media and Information Literacy, 2012)
It is a “set of competencies to search, critically evaluate, use,
and contribute information and media content wisely; knowledge of one’s rights online; understanding how to combat online hate speech and cyberbullying; understanding of the ethical issues surrounding the access and use of information; and engage with media and ICTs to promote equality, free expression, intercultural/interreligious dialogue, peace, etc.” (UNESCO, 2016)
OBJECTIVES OF MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY
Give people an understanding of the importance of media
and other information providers in order to: Make informed decisions Learn about the world around them Build a sense of community Maintain public discourse, and Engage in lifelong learning. Spur citizens to become active producers of information and innovators of media and information products, as well as critical thinkers. Incite people to use new and traditional media for self- expression, creativity, and greater participation in their country’s democracy and the global information network.