Intro to Media & Info Literacy

The physical objects used to communicate with, or the mass communication through physical objects such as radio, television, computers, film, etc.

• Media

• Information

• Literacy

• Communication

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

• Media

• Information

• Literacy

• Communication

The exchange of information and the expression of the feeling that can result in understanding.

• Media

• Information

• Literacy

• Communication

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else.

• Media

• Information

• Literacy

• Communication

Which statements are TRUE about the purpose of Media:

I. Entertaining and providing an outlet for imagination

II. Educating and informing

III. Serving as public forum for the discussion of important issues

IV. Acting as a surveillance or watchdog for government, business, and other institutions

• I and II

• I and III

• II and IV

• I, II, III, and IV