Digital - electronic technology that generates, stores and processes data in terms of two states which is either positive or negative, 0 or 1

Literacy is the ability to read and write or the ability to use language o read, write, listen and speak.

Digital Literacy refers to a person’s ability to understand, organize, locate, analyze, and evaluate information by using digital forms of technology. It includes writing papers, creating multimedia presentations, and posting information about yourself or others. It is also the awareness, attitude and the ability of individuals to appropriately use digital tools and facilities to identify, access, manage, integrate, evaluate, analyze and synthesize digital resources

• Awareness: Knowing about digital tools and facilities.

• Attitude: Having a positive mindset towards using these tools.

• Ability: Being skilled enough to use them effectively.

• Identify: Recognize useful digital tools and resources.

• Access: Find and get to these tools and resources.

• Manage: Organize and control the use of these tools.

• Integrate: Combine different digital tools and resources effectively.

• Evaluate: Judge the quality and usefulness of digital resources.

• Analyze: Examine digital resources in detail.

• Synthesize: Combine information from different digital resources to create something new.

Definition of terms:

Digital Literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create and communicate information.

It involves the use of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop PCs for the purpose of communication, expression, collaboration and advocacy.

It was initially focused on digital skills and use of a computer but has been shifted to using network devices including internet and social media.

EVALUATION:

Define Digital Literacy

Differentiate between digital literacy and digital illiteracy.

Digital Literacy = Digital Skills + Computer Literacy

Computer literacy refers to knowledge and skills in using computers such as desktop PC’s and laptops. It focuses on practical skills in using software application packages.

Digital skills are limited to practical abilities in using digital devices such as laptops and smartphones.

Digital literacy is a combination of the two terms of computer literacy and digital skills.

Characteristics of Digital Literacy

1. Ability to use digital tools to identify, manage and access, evaluate, integrate and analyze digital resources.
2. Ability to use information responsibly.
3. Develop of analytical skills, critical thinking skills, writing and communication skills.
4. Digital literacy provides the technical fluency skills needed to engage with computers and the internet.

General Evaluation:

Differentiate between digital literacy and computer literacy.

List THREE characteristics of digital literacy.

Define Digital Literacy

Who are digital literates?

USES OF DIGITAL LITERACY

In Education:

In Society:

In Workforce: