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

• Media

• Media literacy

• Literacy

• Information

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

• Media literacy

• Literacy

• Information

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in a variety of forms.

• Media

• Media literacy

• Literacy

• Information

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

• Media

• Media literacy

• Literacy

• Information

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

• Information Literacy

• Technology Literacy

• Media and Information Literacy

• Information

The ability of an individual, either working independently or with others, to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technological tools.

• Information Literacy

• Technology Literacy

• Media and Information Literacy

• Information

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.

• Information Literacy

• Technology Literacy

• Media and Information Literacy

• Information

The Internet paved the way for faster communication and the creation of the social network.

• Pre-Industrial Age

• Industrial Age

• Electronic Age

• Information Age

People harnessed the power of transistors that led to the transistor radio, electronic circuits, and the early computers. In this age, long distance communication became more efficient.

• Pre-Industrial Age

• Industrial Age

• Electronic Age

• Information Age

People used the power of steam, developed machine tools, established iron production, and the manufacturing of various products (including books through the printing press).

• Pre-Industrial Age

• Industrial Age

• Electronic Age

• Information Age