4. Why its important
Digital literacy is an important topic because technology is
changing faster than society is.
The same advances that enhance leisure and make our work
easier—those that make it possible for us to search online
databases, text friends, and stream media—also present urgent
challenges to the social norms, market models, and legal
frameworks that structure our society.
5. On the rise
Digital literacy classes are on the rise in classrooms all around the
country
The world is becoming immersed in technology and many more
students are learning to keep up with it
6. Information literacy
Determines the nature and extent of information needed
Accesses the needed information effectively and efficiently
Evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates
selected information into his or her knowledge base and value
system
Uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
Understands many of the economic, legal, and social issues
surrounding the use of information, and accesses and uses
information ethically and legally
7. What it is
Information literacy can no longer be defined without considering
technology literacy in order for individuals to function in an
information-rich, technology-infused world . The National Higher
Education Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Initiative has developed a definition of literacy for the 21st century
which combines cognitive and technical skills with an ethical/legal
understanding of information.
8. Digital citizenship
uses these skills to actively participate in civic society and contribute
to a vibrant, informed, and engaged community
Digital citizenship is the norms of appropriate, responsible
technology use.
9. The 9 elements of digital citizenship
Digital Access: full electronic participation in society.
Digital Commerce: electronic buying and selling of goods.
Digital Communication: electronic exchange of information.
Digital Literacy: process of teaching and learning about technology
and the use of technology.
Digital Etiquette: electronic standards of conduct or procedure.
Digital Law: electronic responsibility for actions and deeds
Digital Rights & Responsibilities: those freedoms extended to everyone
in a digital world.
Digital Health & Wellness: physical and psychological well-being in a
digital technology world.
Digital Security (self-protection): electronic precautions to guarantee
safety.
10. Social Networking
uses these skills and the appropriate technology to communicate
and collaborate with peers, colleagues, family, and on occasion,
the general public
11. Life long learning
A person who is digitally literate understands the relationship
between technology, life-long learning, personal privacy, and
stewardship of information
