How would you define media and information literacy?
Develop skills to access, analyze, evaluate, create and communicate information. Understand the power of technology and its potential impact on individuals and society. Be aware of the ethical implications of their actions in the virtual world.
Media and Information Literacy
Access: The ability to locate, retrieve, and make use of information. Analyze: To examine critically for deeper understanding. Evaluate: To make judgments based on criteria and standards.
Concepts:
How important do you think media and information literacy is for 12th graders?
- Extremely important
- Very important
- Somewhat important
- Not important
The first online encyclopedia was created in 1990. The average American spends 24 hours a week online. The most popular website in the world is Google.
Fun facts:
Draw / write: What is the impact of media and information literacy on our society?
Draw / write: How can media and information literacy be used to protect ourselves online?
What are the benefits and risks of using the internet for media and information literacy?
What are the implications of media and information literacy in the current digital age?