Digital Literacy Skills Quiz

Digital Literacies

• Digital literacy is the ability to effectively and responsibly function in a digital society.
• The term "digital literacy" was coined by Paul Gilster in 1997.
• In education, digital literacy involves accessing, processing, understanding, utilizing, and creating media content using information technologies and the internet.

Digital Literacy Skills

• Coding: A universal language (HTML, CSS) that allows for a shared understanding of web page creation and manipulation.
• Collaboration: Utilizing tools like Google Docs to facilitate effective online collaboration among students.
• Cloud Software: Essential for document management, storing various digital files (photos, research projects, documents, music files).
• Word Processing Software: Tools like Google Docs or Microsoft Online Drop Box provide storage and management solutions.
• Screencasting: Recording computer screen activity for video demonstrations or tutorials, often with audio.
• Personal Archiving: Students learn to use metadata, tags, and categories to effectively organize files online.
• Information Evaluation: Critical thinking skills are essential to discern reliable and credible information (e.g., identifying fake news).
• Social Media Use: Recognize the various purposes and impacts of social media use based on user needs, technology, and context.

Categories of Digital Literacies

• Computer Literacy
• Technological Literacy

Further Concepts

• Visual Literacy: The ability to interpret and analyze visual information.
• News Literacy: The skill to use critical thinking to evaluate the credibility and reliability of news reports and sources.

Performance Task #2

• Objective: Create an informative and visually engaging poster promoting responsible social media use and critical thinking before sharing online.

Activity Guidelines

• Group size: 5 students.
• Role assignment: Divide roles (researcher, designer, writer, etc.) for equal participation.
• Poster content: Include a clear title (e.g., "Think Before You Click"), key messages for responsible online behavior, relevant examples and visuals.
• Visual requirements: A balance of text and visuals with a clear 1/8 illustration board size, group name, slogan.
• Research: Include real-life examples of the consequences of irresponsible social media use.
• Presentation: 3-5 minutes to present the poster's message, design process, and significance.

Rubric

• Relevance to Topic (25 points): Poster content aligns with the "Think Before You Click" theme.
• Creativity and Design (25 points): Visually appealing and original design.
• Clarity of Message (20 points): Clearly conveys a compelling message.
• Group Collaboration (15 points): All group members actively contribute and collaborate.
• Presentation (15 points): Engaging and well-prepared presentation by each group.

Test your knowledge on digital literacy skills, including coding, collaboration, and cloud software. This quiz will help you understand the essential tools for effectively functioning in a digital society. Challenge yourself to see how well you can navigate the digital world!