Literacy and Media Concepts

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The ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate, and compute using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.

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Literacy

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Technical means of communication vital in maintaining an engaged society, including mass dissemination through radio, television, computers, film, etc.

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Media

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The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms, empowering citizens with the competencies necessary to engage with traditional media and new technologies.

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Media Literacy

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A broad term that covers processed data, knowledge derived from study, experience, instruction, signals, or symbols.

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Information

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The ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and communicate information in its various formats.

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Information Literacy?

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The ability of an individual to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and communicate information.

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What is Technology Literacy?

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Essential skills and competencies that allow individuals to engage with media and other information providers effectively, developing critical thinking and life-long learning skills to socialize and become active citizens.

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Media and Information Literacy