Digital literacy is an individual's ability to find, evaluate, and communicate information using typing or digital media platforms.

Through the lens of education, we like to think of digital literacy as a student’s ability to use digital tools and technologies to work, learn and interact. Digital literacy manifests as both cognitive and technical …

Jun 6, 2023 · Digital literacy is essentially the discovery, evaluation, creation and communication of information, but there is more to it. Many experts prefer to focus on specific technology and literacy …

Jul 2, 2025 · Digital literacy is the ability to use information and communication technologies (ICTs) to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.

Aug 9, 2025 · We live in a world where phones, computers, and the internet are part of daily life. Digital literacy means knowing how to use these tools well, find good information, and stay safe online. It’s …

Gilster (1997) further defined digital literacy as “the ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers” (p. 1).

Nov 12, 2025 · Unlike traditional literacy, which focuses on reading and writing offline, digital literacy involves skills like navigating websites, using smartphones, and sharing content on Social Media.

Apr 22, 2025 · The ability to live, learn and work in a society where communication and information are increasingly delivered through digital platforms such as the Internet, social media, and mobile …

In Australia, schools teach 'digital literacy skills', and in the USA there is a growing awareness of the importance of 'new media literacies'. In Spain and Norway there is talk of 'digital competences' being …

Oct 28, 2025 · At its core, digital literacy, as described by UNESCO, is “the ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and networks to locate, evaluate, use, and create information.