Digital literacy

English

Definition

The ability to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using digital technologies effectively and responsibly. It includes skills like assessing the credibility of online sources, understanding digital privacy, and using technology for research and collaboration.

Examples

  • Checking whether a website is reliable by examining the author, domain (.edu vs .com), and date
  • Understanding the difference between a peer-reviewed journal article and a blog post
  • Recognizing clickbait headlines designed to get clicks rather than inform

Related Terms

Source evaluation Media messages Bias detection

Study This Concept

Practice digital literacy with free review games in these units:

English 10 Unit 5: Media Literacy