Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to find, evaluate, compose, and communicate information using digital technologies. It involves various competencies including using technology, navigating digital environments, communicating digitally, and participating in online communities. Developing digital literacy skills is important for students to succeed academically and professionally as technology continues to evolve. Some key aspects of digital literacy include critical thinking, online safety, collaboration, research skills, digital citizenship, and developing practical technology skills. Teachers can help students improve their digital literacy by integrating these concepts into classroom lessons and activities.

2. refers to an
individual's
ability to find,
evaluate, and
compose clear
information
through writing
and other
media on
various digital
refers to a
particular set
of
competencies
that allow you
to function
and participate
fully in a
digital world.

3. Why is it
important?
✔ Know how to
use
technology
✔ Navigating
✔ Communicatin
g
✔ Digital
environments
The extent in
which we
participate in
different aspects
of the digital
world is often
shaped by our
personal need for
the information
and
opportunities
that it provides.
Digital literacy skill will get more necessary as
technology develops

4. 5 Benefits of Digital
Literacy
1. Digital literacy boosts student
engagement
2. Digital literacy improves academic
performance.
3. Digital literacy helps students stand
out from their competition in the job
market

5. 7 Key Components
of
Digital Literacy

7. Analyze and evaluate information and arguments
See patterns and connections
Identify and build meaningful information
Why is it important?
Students who practice critical thinking and
evaluation skills are less passive in their
consumption of content. It will also help them
become more compassionate and empathetic

8. QUICK GUIDE TO CRITICAL THINKING
AND EVALUATION
• Start with asking who?
• Who wrote it?
• Who is it aimed?
• Who will benefit from this?
• Who is affected by this?
• Who would know more on this?
• Who are their sources?
• Who is sponsoring this
information?
• Then ask what?
• What are they NOT selling me?
• What would the opposition say?
• What more would I like to know?
• What is most/least important?
• What are the strengths/
weaknesses?
• Where? Where? Where?
• Where did this information come
from?
• Where did it happen?
• Where is the evidence to back this up?
• Where can I validate this information
• Where I have seen a similar opinion?
• When?
• When did this happen?
• When was this written?
• When was it last updated?
• When might this be useful?
• When has this happened before?
• Why?
• Why has this been written?
• Why did the writer take this point of
view?
• Why am I seeing this?
• Why is this relevant?
• Why do people need to know this?
• Have you asked how?
• How do I know its true?
• How reliable is this?
• How can I tell if this website is
credible?
• How do I know if this is biased?
• How would I put this in my own
words?
• How will this benefit/ harm us?

10. What is Online Safety?
Being safe online means that you have
the knowledge to identify the potential
risks and are conscious of your
personal security while browsing,
sharing or surfing the internet.
Why is it important?
Most students nowadays have
unlimited access to the internet on
their phones and at home, and it is
important that they are able to navigate
these online environments safely.
What are the
risks?
Cyber-bullying
Sexting
Age-appropriate
content
Photo sharing
and permission
Online extortion
Online
exploitation
Plagiarism and
Children and teens can also keep
themselves safe by limiting the
amount of personal information

13. The internet enables people to connect with any
part of the world and to create shared
experiences, online content and a sense of
belonging.
The concept of privacy has changed
vastly in the minds of young people.
Social media can add to pressures for
teens as they seek popularity and count
likes.
Generation Z is now responsible for
shaping what is now known as our
Digital culture is the Internet, transhumanism,
AI, cyber ethics, security, privacy, and policy. It
is hacking, social engineering, and modern
psychology. (Digital Culturist, 2015)

15. Technology is a key tool to promote and enhance
collaboration skills. Learning to work with others is a life
skill that will stand to every student in the future.
Technology makes collaboration and teamwork easy.
What are the benefits?
By using online collaboration tools, students are able to negotiate
content between each other and work together on including visual
elements to enhance the overall look and feel of their project/
presentation
It is a democratic tool in that students must accept and amend
their ideas and work, based on peer reviewing and feedback
Learners who work together can create
an environment where they work slightly
above their own level. Therefore,
cooperation with more knowledgeable

16. TEAMS
Assign teams and get
them to think of a great
team name. assign
each team their project
in class, via the
platform of through
email.
DISCOVERY
Get your teams to
work together on
finding relevant
information for their
presentation or project
CREATE CONTENT
Work together to write
your project in your
own minds. Add
pictures and other
visual elements to your
work. Help each other
and edit each other
work.
PRESENT FINDINGS
Present your project to
your class allow each
team member to
contribute. Thank your
teammate and relax.
COMMUNICATION
Make sure that
everyone is happy with
the work you have to
put together. Listen to
each others opinion

18. Students need to know how to search accurately
and then to evaluate the information they find, our
critical thinking guide will help you develop these
skills.
Ten steps to Better Web Research
Step 1: Think Before You Search!
Step 2: Where to Start?
Step 3: Try Several Search Engines
Step 4: When Looking at Search Results, Dig Deep – Don’t Stop at
the First Page!
Step 5: Use Special Search Functions to Make the Search Engines
Work for You
Step 6: Don’t Believe Everything You Read!
Step 7: Find Primary Sources
Step 8: Who Created the Website and
Writes its Article?
Step 9: Why Was the Article Written?
Step 10: When Was the Information Written

20. As a teacher, you can help your students to become
competent and responsible digital citizens that can
navigate the intricacies of communication now part of the
digital environment.
Educating your students about their digital footprint and
respectful online communication will help them curate a
safe social media presence.
List of platforms we can communicate online
Social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram)
Instant Messaging Services
(Messenger/Whatsapp/Viber/Snapchat)
Video/Audio Conferencing Services
(Skype/FaceTime)
Live streaming (Facebook, YouTube, Netflix)
Blogs
Vlogs (YouTube)
Email (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, Live)
Chatrooms

22. NETIQUETTE
How do we share online?
Netiquette is “the rules of correct or polite behavior
among people using the Internet”
Here are some simple rules for making sure you
interact politely while online:
Behavior
Language
Timing
Copyright

24. Practical skills are skills performed by hand or with
human intervention using equipment, tools or
technology requiring guidance, force or movement.
Developing functional skills in students can be as
easy as allowing them to explore technology whilst
Practical and Functional skills are
paramount when it comes to being
digitally literate.
By integrating ICT skills into the
classroom, students can practice their
practical and functional skills and become
more competent using technology which
may lead to more autonomous users.

25. Tips for Teaching and Learning
Always ensure that you have checked that the
technology you will be using is working in advance.
If you do not have enough devices think about
creating a buddy system whereby the students work
in pairs to use the technology.
If you do not have access to technology, think about
going to a local library.
Ask yourself where your students will save their
work

26. Remember that to
develop digital literacy
skills you must
encourage students to
work creatively,