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Description of Digital Literacy

In the most basic definition, to be “literate” means primarily to know how to read and write. When applied to a specific subject area, it means being familiar with and knowledgeable about that topic. Digital literacy applies to the digital world:

• What technology do you know how to use?
• What kinds of technology do you use regularly?
• How about different technologies used in businesses and places of work – are you familiar with any specific computer software or electronic equipment?
• What would you choose to use if you were given a class assignment to create a multimedia project of your choice?

And don’t forget the Internet – a whole different category of knowledge.

• How comfortable are you navigating around the Internet?
• What do you use to find information?
• Are you able to find what you’re looking for fairly quickly?
• And once you find an answer, how can you tell if it’s accurate?

This section of Digital Citizenship involves being knowledgeable about using technology and the Internet-- and knowing how to find out when you aren't.