Understanding Metadata Literacy
Metadata describes the content, condition, quality, and other characteristics of a dataset. It allows data to be accessed, discovered, and re-used. Metadata is significant because it serves various purposes for all information and communication participants, and it is useful for academic and non-academic environments. People can recognize and use metadata to support specific social networking goals, such as connecting with others and identifying digital objects for use by others.
Looking Beyond the Frame
Evaluating media texts, both as a consumer and a producer enables us to comprehend messages better and recognize the interplay among its creator, creation, content, values, and goals. Being MI literate allows us to be more discerning and not be susceptible to propaganda, misinformation, disinformation, etc. Considering the values, principles, ethical and legal aspects of a media text will guide us in our individual or collective decision making.
Ethics in Knowledge Creation
Knowledge creation is our ability to create new concepts, notions, or ideas, central to gaining a competitive advantage. Awareness of ethical standards and principles enables tolerance and dialogue to ensue, despite individual differences and cultural diversity. All these contribute to the attainment and sustainability of a democratic global village we are all part of. Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right as it lays the groundwork for democracy.
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