Media and information literacy involves the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute using various materials and technologies. It allows individuals to achieve goals, develop knowledge, and engage with their community. Media literacy focuses on skills to access, analyze, evaluate and create media, while information literacy is recognizing when information is needed and locating, evaluating and communicating it effectively. Technology literacy is using tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create and communicate information. Overall, media and information literacy provides skills and competencies to engage with media, think critically, and become active citizens.