MEDIA & INFORMATION LITERACY
DEFINITIONS
Terms
01 Literacy
02 Media
03 Media Literacy
04 Information
05 Information Literacy
06 Technology Literacy
07 Media & Information Literacy
Literacy
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 avle to achieve their goals, develop their
knowledge and potential and participate fully in their
community and wider society.
Media
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.
Media
Literacy
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 and skills) necessary
to engage with traditional media and new
technologies
Information
Information
A broad term that covers processed
data, knowledge derived from study,
experience, instruction, signals or
symbols
Information
Literacy
Information Literacy
The ability to recognize when
information is needed, and to
locate, evaluate, and effectively
communicate information in its
various formats.
Technology
Literacy
Technology Literacy
The ability of an individual, either working
independently or with others, to responsibly,
appropriately, and effectively use
technological tools.
An individual can access, manage, integrate,
evaluate, create and communicate
information using these tools.
MEDIA &
INFORMATION
LITERACY
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.
