Why students need to know about digital literacy



Digital literacy is defined by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) as “the ability of individuals and communities to understand and use digital technologies for meaningful actions within life situations.” With the pandemic hastening the adoption of digital technology across sectors, students must learn how to use it safely and effectively. Many children use a variety of technological tools, but this does not imply that they all use the same tools to learn.

Here are a few ideas for teaching students about digital literacy:

Promote critical thinking for online content: The Internet is a vast resource with all kinds of information, all of which students have easy access to. Therefore, they are more vulnerable to fake news and misinformation. Encourage students to ask questions and finalise answers after comparing information from multiple sources.

Social media for learning: Most students are active on social media and proficient in its use. They must be made aware that platforms such as Twitter can be used to conduct research polls and that platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn can be used to connect with peers.

Avoiding plagiarism: Students frequently cite a quote or a paragraph without properly citing the original work. They must be taught how to properly use citations and quotes, as well as how to support their answers by citing the original author.

Teach Internet safety: With personal or sensitive information being stolen, students should understand the importance of having a strong password, what to do when using a public network, what phishing is, and other important information. Internet theft is a serious problem that can be mitigated with digital literacy.

Effective use of search engines: Students need to be taught how to get results that are relevant to their queries. Techniques like using “OR” between two search queries can combine results. A “related” in front of a web address can help get other similar sites.

Managing digital distractions: Constantly being around digital tools can make a person feel distant and drained. Digital literacy can help students learn distraction-management techniques such as taking multiple breaks and muting notifications while studying.

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Dr. Kirti Sisodhia

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