This document introduces digital literacy, discussing what it is, its components, importance and advantages. Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to find, evaluate and communicate information using digital platforms. It notes that only 38% of Indian households are digitally literate, with urban areas higher at 61% than rural areas at 25%. The key components of digital literacy include technical proficiency, digital identity and safety, communication and learning. It is important for education, employment and entrepreneurship, offering benefits like better decision making, improved employability and cheaper access to resources.

1. INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL LITERACY
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2. Index
1. What is digital literacy?
2. Digital literacy in india
3. Components of digital literacy
4. Advantages of digital literacy
5. Activity

3. 1. What is digital literacy?
An individual’s ability to find, assess, and
effectively communicate information using
different digital platforms is referred to as
digital literacy.

4. Dimensions of Digital Literacy
Digital
Literacy
Creation,
Innovation &
Research
Technical
Proficiency
Digital Identity,
Digital
Wellbeing,
Safety &
Security
Communication
, Collaboration
& Participation
Teaching,
Learning and
Self
Development

5. 2. Digital literacy in India
Only 38% of households in India
are digitally literate.
In urban areas, digital literacy
is relatively higher at 61%
relative to just 25% in rural
areas.

6. Effective Communication
Collaboration
The ability to find & Select
Information
Creativity
Cultural & Social
Understanding
E-Safety
Functional Skills
Critical Thinking &
Evaluation
3. Components of Digital Literacy

7. Digital literacy plays an
important role in your
education and profession.
A digitally literate person can
become an efficient
employee or an
entrepreneur.
Importance of Digital Literacy

8. 4. Advantages of Digital Literacy
Better Decision making
Enhances employability
skills
Cheaper availability of
resources
Improved quality of
education via accessing
the online resources
Faster task completion

9. Why Digital Literacy is important for Employment?
Identification & operating of different technologies used
by organizations like email, outlook, etc.
Access, evaluate, and interpret the information available
on digital platforms.
Communicate with others using digital tools and online
platforms.
Understands Online Identity, Security, and privacy.
Create, receive and share digital content.

10. Digital Literacy is useful for Everyone !!
People
Men
Women
Experienced
Students
Teachers
Job Seekers
Professionals

11. Basics of Smart Phones
Basics of Personal
Computer/Laptop
Basics of Microsoft office
Useful Digital Applications
Storage & Management of
Data
Data Analysis & Presentation
Social Media
Digital Payments
Internet/Online Banking
Emerging Technology
Privacy & Security
Application of Digital Literacy

12. 5. Activity
Say True or False….
1. Digital Literacy means using Smartphones.
2. Digital Literacy is useful only for working professionals.
3. A digitally literate person can identify and operate
different technologies used by organizations like email,
outlook, etc.

13. Thank you