Mediacy

The abilities to explore information space, discover, learn, find, manage, organize, evaluate, create, use, and preserve information are complex and they vary depending upon the type of information and the format or medium in which it is presented. The knowledge and skills for print media are different from those for full motion video. The knowledge includes recognizing different needs for information; understanding and using different measures of value; and understanding ethical issues — all within multicultural and diverse environments, traditions, and contents. Skills include those related to retrieving, managing, organizing, using, preserving, and communicating information. This presentation explores these complex abilities, describing earlier work, and addresses pertinent issues.