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Digital Literacy Student Guide: What is Digital Literacy?

Helping students with digital literacy skills needed for university.

Attributed to Deakin University. 

Definition

According to Microsoft 

"Digital literacy is the ability to navigate our digital world using reading, writing, technical skills, and critical thinking. It’s using technology—like a smartphone, PC, e-reader, and more—to find, evaluate, and communicate information. With Microsoft Digital Literacy classes, you can gain skills needed to effectively explore the Internet."

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/digital-literacy