MEDIA AND INFORMATION

LITERACY
OBJECTIVES:
• Create a log that reflects their current use and
interaction with media and information,
• Define the key concepts (media, information,
technology, literacy, and media and information
literacies)
• Compare and relate the media and information
literacy framework to their own understandings and
competencies.
Motivation (10mins)
Instructions:
Think of the past week , and record your use and
interaction with media and information providers (such as
internet, social media, TV, radio, newspaper, etc.) Indicate how
many hours you spent engaged with each one.

Sample Interaction Log Matrix

Weekly Interaction Log with Information and Information Providers
Media and Information Providers No. of Hours in a week
e.g., Facebook 12 hours
Unlocking of Terms:
A.Technology Literacy
B.Media Literacy
C.Information Literacy
D.Media and Information Literacy
*Formulate your own definition of the following terms. (group activity)
Technology Literacy
-The ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to
responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools. Using these tools an
individual can access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate
information.

Media Literacy
-The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms. It
aims to empower citizens by providing them with the competencies (knowledge
andskills)necessary to engage with traditional media and new technologies.
Information Literacy
-The ability to recognize when information is needed, and to
locate, evaluate, and effectively communicate information in its various
formats

Media and Information Literacy

-The essential skills and competencies that allow individuals
to engage with media and other information providers effectively, as
well as develop critical thinking and life-long learning skills to socialize
and become active citizens.
Literacy
-The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create,
communicate and compute, using printed and written materials
associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of
learning, wherein individuals are able to achieve their goals, develop
their knowledge and potential, and participate fully in their community
and wider society.

Media
-The physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass
communication through physical objects such as radio, television,
Computers, film, etc. It also refers to any physical object used to
communicate messages
Information
-A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study,
experience, instruction, signals or symbols.
Evaluation (10mins)
*Think-Pair-Share

Small Group Discussion

• In your own opinion, what makes an individual literate in

media and information?
• What activities/habits do you practice that illustrate
media and information literacy? Give at least three (3)
examples.
Assignment:
-Imagine a typical day in your life and
identify all the different kinds of
media that are present.

*Write your answers in a half sheet of paper