MIL and the Importance of being a Media Information Literate Individual

[Virtual Presenter] MIL and the Importance of being a Media Information Literate Individual.

[Audio] What is Media and Information Literacy?. What is Media and Information Literacy?.

[Audio] Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is a set of competencies that empowers citizens to access, retrieve, understand, evaluate and use, to create as well as share information and media content in all formats, using various tools, in a critical, ethical and effective way, in order to participate and engage in personal, professional and societal activities..

[Audio] MIL emphasizes a critical approach to literacy. It recognizes that people are learning in the classroom as well as outside of the classroom through information, media and technological platforms. It enables people to question critically what they have read, heard and learned..

[Audio] What are the Characteristics of a Media and Information Literate Individual?.

[Audio] They can recognize the need for information and know how to search, assess, and use information effectively to solve a problem or answer a question..

[Audio] They can critically analyze the messages and values embedded in different media forms and sources, and understand how they affect individuals and societies..

[Audio] They can use various media tools and platforms to create and share their own media content while respecting the rights and opinions of others..

[Audio] They can adapt to the changing media and information environment and use media and information for personal, professional, and civic purposes..

[Audio] Why is being a Media and Information Literate Individual important in the 21st Century?.

[Audio] Think critically about the media and information we consume, and evaluate their credibility, accuracy, and purpose.

[Audio] Use media and information for learning, communication, and creativity, and develop our digital skills and competencies..

[Audio] Understand our rights and responsibilities as media and information users and producers, and respect the rights and opinions of others..