NAME: JHON ERNIE DC.

ABOS DATE:2/11/2024
SEC: 12 TVL ICT POLITE

MEDIA & INFORMATION LITERACY (ASSIGNMENT: MODULE 1)

1. MEDIA: Media refers to the various channels or platforms used for

communication, such as newspapers, television, radio, magazines, the
internet, and social media. It encompasses both traditional and digital means
through which information and content are disseminated to a wide audience.

2. INFORMATION: Information is data that has been processed, organized, or

presented in a meaningful context. It can include facts, knowledge, or details
that convey meaning. Information can be communicated through various
formats, including text, images, audio, and video.

3. LITERACY: Literacy traditionally refers to the ability to read and write. In a

broader sense, it signifies competence or knowledge in a particular area.
Literacy can extend beyond basic reading and writing skills and may involve
critical thinking, comprehension, and interpretation.

4. MEDIA LITERACY: Media literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate,

and create media content. It encompasses a set of skills that enable
individuals to critically understand and navigate the complex media
landscape. Media literacy involves being able to interpret messages from
various media sources, assess the credibility of information, and understand
the impact of media on individuals and society.
 NAME: JHON ERNIE DC. ABOS DATE:2/11/2024
SEC: 12 TVL ICT POLITE

Media Literacy: 1 Encompasses the

ability to analyze, evaluate, and create
media content. 2 Focuses on
understanding various media forms,
their messages, and their impact on
society. 3 Involves critical thinking skills
related to media consumption.

Information Literacy: 1.
DIGITAL LITERACY: 1
Encompasses the ability to
Encompasses the ability to
locate, evaluate, and use
navigate, use, and understand
information effectively.2.
digital technologies. 2 Focuses
Focuses on understanding how
on proficiency in using digital
to find and critically assess
tools, platforms, and online
information from various
resources effectively. 3 Involves
sources. 3. Involves skills related
skills related to digital
to information retrieval, source
communication, online safety,
evaluation, and ethical
and digital citizenship.
information use.

SIMILARITIES

All three literacies require the development of critical thinking skills to analyze and
evaluate information or media content. Media literacy, digital literacy, and
information literacy involve the ability to evaluate the sources of information.