digital literacy
DIJ-ih-tul LIT-er-uh-see
ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈlɪtərəsiListen
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the ability to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using digital technologies competently, critically, and safely; encompasses skills ranging from basic device operation and internet navigation to advanced abilities such as coding, data analysis, media production, online safety, and critical evaluation of digital sources for credibility and bias; digital literacy is increasingly regarded as a fundamental civic skill alongside traditional reading and numeracy, essential for full participation in modern economic, social, and democratic life; its definition continues to expand as technologies evolve
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