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?

    <p>To think critically and evaluate information in different formats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does digital literacy mean?

    <p>The ability to use digital technologies like internet platforms and mobile devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Developing critical thinking skills is not important for digital literacy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Digital literacy requires both cognitive and technical skills.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hiller Spires is a professor of literacy and technology.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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    Test your knowledge on digital literacy and reading in this quiz. Learn about what digital literacy means and how it is essential for living and working in today's digital age. Explore the skills needed to navigate internet platforms, social media, and mobile devices, and develop your critical thinking abilities.

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