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Which statement best defines digital literacy?
What skills are essential for digital literacy?
According to the American Library Association, what is digital literacy?
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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Description
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.
