This document provides an introduction to media and information literacy. It defines key concepts such as media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy. Media literacy refers to the ability to access, analyze and create various forms of media. Information literacy is the ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and communicate information effectively. Technology literacy is the ability to use technological tools responsibly and appropriately to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information. The document examines resources from different eras and asks students to analyze pictures and answer questions about online news and information.

1. Media and
Information Literacy
Introduction to Media and Information Literacy
(Week 2 | DAY 2)

2. OBJECTIVE
Identify the similarities and differences between and among
media literacy, information literacy, and technology literacy
examine the technology or resources available during the
prehistoric age, the industrial age, the electronic age, and
the new or digital age;
Define the key concepts (Media Literacy, Information
literacy, technology literacy)

3. Media Literacy
The ability to access, analyze,
evaluate, and create media in a
variety of forms. It aims to empower
citizens by providing them with the
competencies (knowledge and skills)
necessary to engage with traditional
media and new technologies.

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

5. Technology Literacy
The ability of an individual, either
working independently or with others, to
responsibly, appropriately, and effectively
use technological tools. Using these tools
an individual can access, manage,
integrate, evaluate, create and
communicate information

6. Activity 3
Analyze the
pictures

9. Answer the following questions:
1.Did you believe these news items were true?
How did you know they were true/false?
2. Are all news and information on the internet
true? Why or why not?
3. Who gets to post news items online? Expound.

10. ACTIVITY 4(to be submitted by Friday)
Using your own words, write the
meaning of the following;
1. Media Literacy
2. Information Literacy
3. Technology Literacy
4. Media and Information Literacy