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Ahmad Alinaghian
Ahmad Alinaghian

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Digital Literacy

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.

What are some examples of digital literacy?
Examples of Digital Literacy skills:
Using your phone to check emails.
Using an online search engine to find the answer to a question.
Using online search to complete a research project.
Creating an online profile on a social media platform.

Competencies for digital literacy can be classified according to three main principles: Use, Understand and Create. You can find additional information in this field below:

Digital Literacy Resources to Bookmark:
DigitalLiteracy.gov open_in_new. ...
Classroom Aid open_in_new. ...
The Futurelab open_in_new. ...
Creative Commons open_in_new. ...
Plagiarism Checker open_in_new. ...
EasyBib open_in_new. ...
Microsoft's Digital Literacy Curriculum open_in_new. ...
Twitter: #DigitalLiteracy open_in_new.

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