Digital Literacy
What is digital literacy?
As defined by the University Library at the University of Illinois:
- The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create information.
- The ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers.
- A person’s ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment... Literacy includes the ability to read and interpret media, to reproduce data and images through digital manipulation, and to evaluate and apply new knowledge gained from digital environments.
Digital Literacy: Skills for the 21st Century - This website addresses the impact of images, sounds and animations on conveying the purpose of the author. Provides resources and activities for educators.
What is Digital Literacy? - This article provides a definition and examples of digital literacy
How can we Embed Digital Literacy into the classroom? - Presents strategies and standards for including digital literacy in the classroom
What is Digital Literacy? - This article provides a definition and examples of digital literacy
How can we Embed Digital Literacy into the classroom? - Presents strategies and standards for including digital literacy in the classroom