Understanding Digital Literacy

What are the key components of digital literacy skills?

• Time management techniques

• Creative writing abilities

• Basic math skills

• Key components of digital literacy skills include information literacy, communication skills, technical skills, and critical thinking.

What are some best practices for staying safe online?

• Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, be cautious with personal information, update software regularly, and recognize phishing scams.

• Share your passwords with friends

• Ignore software updates when prompted

• Use the same password for all accounts

How can you effectively evaluate the credibility of an information source?

• Assume all sources are equally reliable

• Check author qualifications, publication reputation, citations, publication date, and content objectivity.

• Trust any information found on social media

• Only consider the length of the article as a measure of credibility

What are some popular digital communication tools used today?

• Pinterest

• Twitter

• Slack, Zoom, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, Discord, Google Meet, Facebook Messenger

• LinkedIn

What impact does social media have on society and individuals?

• Social media only benefits mental health without drawbacks.

• Social media is solely responsible for economic growth.

• Social media has a profound impact on communication, community, mental health, and public opinion.

• Social media has no effect on communication.