Digital Literacy

What does 'digital literacy' mean?

• Digital literacy is the ability to effectively and safely use and understand ICT concepts and skills.

• Digital literacy is knowing how to use technology

• Digital literacy is the ability to read and write

• Digital literacy is the skill of creating online content

Which option is NOT an element of digital literacy (according to the Australian Curriculum)?

• practising digital safety and wellbeing

• the ability to manage and operate ICTs

• investigate information from any type of source

• creating and exchanging information using digital tools

Answer explanation

Digital literacy involves investigating and interacting with information from DIGITAL sources, not just any source

You use digital literacy

• at school

• at home

• at work

Answer explanation

Digital literacy influences almost all aspects of life

What is NOT an example of digital literacy skills

• Using and navigating a computer, tablet, or mobile phone

• Being able to represent visual and graphic resources

• Finding and opening online files across a variety of applications

• Creating, editing, and sharing videos

Answer explanation

Being able to DIGITALLY represent visual and graphic resources 

Why is digital literacy important?

• keeps you informed

• increased connectivity

• digital literacy empowers people to interact with the digital world competently and actively

• allows students to be active in their education where you can safely produce and access digital information

Answer explanation

Digital literacy is so important, and these are just some of the many benefits.

What is one way you can be safe when using ICT?

• Looking through your friends photos without their permission

• Clicking on suspicious links promising free games

• Not sharing his own or others personal information

• Sharing your password with your best friend

Answer explanation

It is important to keep personal details (eg: phone number, address) private in order to protect you and others.

What is NOT one of the 5 'rules' of safe and responsible use of ICT

• Be secure

• Be legal

• Be respectful

• Be thoughtful

• Be responsible

How does digital literacy affect YOU?

• It influences your education and learning

• It affects your job opportunities

• It influences how you interact with others

• It equips you with the skills needed to stay safe online

Answer explanation

These are just some ways digital literacy affects you - reflect on what you have learnt and consider: how does digital literacy affect you (beyond these examples)?