DIGITAL/CYBER LITERACY

PAMELA ANDREA GABITA

EDUC 6/4 UNIT EARNER
DIGITAL LITERACY

• According to Wikipedia, digital literacy is the set of competencies required

for full participation in society the includes knowledge, skills and behaviors
involving the effective use of digital devices for purposes of communication,
expression, collaboration and advocacy.
• It is the ability of an individual to engage with digital environment and
operate technologies safety by knowing what to do and what not to do and
how to avoid unnecessary risk.
CYBERSECURITY

• Is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital

attacks.
TIPS ON HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
AGAINST CYBER THREATS.

1) Monitor behavior on social networks.

2) Keep device safe
3) Understand how best to use passwords
4) Handle unsafe content
5) Consider safety for the future
CYBER CITIZENSHIP

• Citizenship is an old value that is now applied to new medium, the Internet.
• Cyber citizenship refers to being responsible when using the Internet. Doing
online when no one is looking speaks a lot about one’s character and morals.
The power of this digital world is associated with responsibilities and
consequences.
WAYS ON HOW TO BE A GOOD CYBER
CITIZEN
1. Be careful and critical for whatever you post online that could be visible to the public even if on a “private” page
through tagging by a friend.
2. If you have a problem with someone, go to that person or an adult to help work it out, instead of posting your
expression online.
3. Use the internet to help you with your schoolwork, but give credit to the sources you use and critically analyze
everything you search online.
4. Use the internet purposefully to learn more about anything you are interested in, to help you research relevant
and needed data or information and to stay connected with friends throughout the world.
5. Make sure you verify an information before you share it or use it in a project and check on accuracy and truth in
the information you search on the web.
6. Give out certain information only.
7. Don’t answer question that make you uncomfortable.
8. Always make sure you have told a reliable adult if you decide to meet someone you knew through the internet.
9. Always be aware of copyright laws and give credit to whom an article or a part of it is due.
10.Use only the computers that you are allowed to use. Avoid hacking.
IMPORTANCE OF CYBER CITIZENSHIP

1. It keeps the internet free from hurtful statements.

2. It crates a culture of more reliable information.
3. It gives provisions for people to be given credit for what they have created.
4. More criminals or bullies can be caught when kids are honest and talk to
adults.
5. It keeps information private.
PROPER NETIQUETTE