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Digital Literacy Student Guide: What is Digital Literacy?

Helping students with digital literacy skills needed for university.

Glossary of Digital Literacy Terms

Definition

Digital literacy covers the physical operations of digital devices and the software operations in those devices (UNESCO, 2018). It incorporates the ability to search and navigate, create, communicate and collaborate, think critically, analyse information, and address safety and wellbeing using a variety of digital technologies. These skills are essential for individuals to participate effectively in today’s society. Digital literacy skills exist on a continuum with varying degrees of competency required depending on the context (personal and community; workplace and employment; education and training) within which the skills are applied. (Digital Literacy Skills Framework)

 

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