Digital Literacy

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Which statement best defines digital literacy?

  • The ability to use digital technologies like internet platforms and mobile devices
  • The ability to live, learn, and work in a society where communication is through digital technologies
  • The ability to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using technology (correct)
  • The ability to think critically and evaluate information in different formats

What skills are essential for digital literacy?

  • Cognitive skills and communication skills
  • Evaluation skills and information retrieval skills
  • Critical thinking skills and technical skills (correct)
  • Technical skills and information production skills

According to the American Library Association, what is digital literacy?

  • The ability to use digital technologies like internet platforms and mobile devices
  • The ability to live, learn, and work in a society where communication is through digital technologies
  • The ability to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using technology (correct)
  • The ability to think critically and evaluate information in different formats

Why is critical thinking important for digital literacy?

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What does digital literacy mean?

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Digital literacy means having the skills you need to live, learn, and work in a society where communication and access to information is increasingly through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, and mobile devices.

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Developing critical thinking skills is not important for digital literacy.

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Digital literacy requires both cognitive and technical skills.

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The American Library Association defines digital literacy as the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information.

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Hiller Spires is a professor of literacy and technology.

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Study Notes

Digital Literacy

  • Digital literacy refers to having the skills necessary to thrive in a society where communication and access to information is increasingly dependent on digital technologies.
  • These technologies include internet platforms, social media, and mobile devices.

Definition of Digital Literacy

  • The American Library Association’s digital-literacy task force defines digital literacy as the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information.
  • This definition emphasizes the need for both cognitive and technical skills.

Importance of Critical Thinking

  • Developing critical thinking skills is essential when dealing with large amounts of information from different sources.
  • Critical thinking involves searching, sifting, evaluating, applying, and producing information effectively.

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