Digital Skills for a Global Society defines digital literacy as the knowledge of and ability to use digital technologies to locate information; evaluate information; synthesize, create and communicate information; and understand the human and technological complexities of a digital media landscape. Being digitally literate means having the skills to be an informed consumer, critical thinker, and creator in the digital world, and requires an ability to continuously learn and grow alongside technological developments.
It also identifies six skills for becoming digitally literate citizens who is curious, empathetic and sensitive to well-being.
By Julie Phillips Randles
February 2, 2023