Introduction to MIL Communication Media and Information Media

Introduction to MIL • Communication, Media, and Information • Media Literacy, Information Literacy, and Digital Literacy • Media and Information Literacy (MIL)

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Communication

Communication • The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviours to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc. , to someone else • The exchange of information and the expression of feeling that can result in understanding

Types of Communication

• NON-VERBAL • Signs • Oral • Symbols • Written • Colors • Gestures • Body Language

Process of Communication

Process of Communication • What are the barriers that affect the communication with other people? • How can we achieve an effective communication with other people?

Literacy • The ability to identify, interpret, create, communicate read andunderstand, write. and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying context.

Picture Analysis

Picture Analysis

Picture Analysis

Picture Analysis

Picture Analysis

Picture Analysis

How is communication affected by media and information? MEDIA Communication Tools Communication INFORMATION data, knowledge derived from study, experience, or instruction, signals or symbols knowledge of specific events or situations

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: RECITATION How do you use Facebook as a tool or medium for communication? How did Facebook affect or change the way we communicate with other people?

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT: RECITATION How did Facebook affect the quantity and quality of information available to people? Is it a good thing or bad thing?

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT! “The speed of communications is wondrous to behold. It is also true that speed can multiply the distribution of information that we know to be untrue. ” Edward R. Murrow (April 25, 1908 – April 27, 1965), American broadcast journalist. Source: http: //www. brainyquote. com/quotes/topic_communication 2. html

TERMS TO UNDERSTAND Media Literacy • The ability to read, analyze, evaluate and produce communication in a variety of media forms. Information Literacy • The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use and communicate information in its various formats. Technology (Digital) Literacy • The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use, and create information. Source: MIL Curriculum for Teachers by UNESCO, 2011

Media Literacy Technology (Digital) Literacy Information Literacy

MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERACY (MIL)

Media and Information Literacy (MIL) refers to the essential competencies (knowledge, skills and attitude) that allow citizens to engage with media and other information providers effectively and develop critical thinking and life-long learning skills for socializing and becoming active citizens Source: MIL Policy and Strategy Guidelines by UNESCO, 2013