CYBER/DIGITAL

LITERACY
what is literacy?
• The quality or state of being literate
• Literacy is the ability to read, write,
speak and listen in a way that lets us
communicate effectively and make sense
of the world.
what is Cyber/Digital?
• electronic technology that
generates, stores, and
processes data
Introduction
Introduction
• Digital literacy (or cyber literacy) is an
umbrella term for the ability to use
computer and digital technologies
effectively.
• You can develop and hone your digital skills
over time with practice like other types of
literacy.
Digital skills are in
demand now more
than ever!
 ELEMENTS
ELEMENTS OFOF
DIGITAL LITERACY
DIGITAL LITERACY
DR. DOUG BELSHAW’S MODEL.

• provides a holistic approach to digital

literacy where knowing how to use tech
is just one of the 8 elements (cognitive).
The model is broad enough that the
elements can be applied to any library
situation and role.
what are these
ELEMENTS
ELEMENTS OFOF
DIGITAL LITERACY
DIGITAL LITERACY ?
Cognitive
• The How to Do Element. We learn how to use technology efficiently and recognize common
digital tools and features

Confident
• The How to Belong Element. We learn how to be a part of the online community and
understand how our digital space differs from our offline world

Cultural
• The How to Behave Element. We learn how to understand the digital culture, how to respect
netiquette, and how to protect our online privacy.

Constructive
• The How to Use Element. We understand how to appropriate, reuse, and remix content while
being familiar with fair use and copyright laws
Communicative
• The How to Communicate Element. We familiarize ourselves with the communication norms
and expectations of various online tools.

Civic
• The How to Participate Element. We familiarize ourselves with various digital environments to
prepare ourselves and others to participate in social movements.

Critical
• The How to Evaluate Element. We acquire reasoning skills to question, analyze, and evaluate
digital content and context using information literacy.

Creative
• The How to Make Element. We learn to create and do innovative things in new ways within
digital environments.
Access + Practice =
Skill
WE NEED TO
START YOUNG FOR
DIGITAL LITERACY
How IMPORTANT
DIGITAL LITERACY
DIGITAL LITERACY is?
 Support Educational Progress

Increase Online Safety

Understand Digital Responsibility

Improves Social Opportunities

Improve Digital Equity

Supports Lifelong Skills

DIGITAL LITERACY
GOES BEYOND
READING AND
WRITING
 5 Ways
DIGITAL LITERACY
DIGITAL LITERACY
Makes Learning More Effective
Work at their
Constant
own pace
connection with
teachers

5 Ways Digital Literacy Makes

Learning More Effective Interact with
peers

Take learning
everywhere

Decreases
behavior issues
Harness the different modes of the
digital revolution in order to be
effective representers of knowledge.
Thank You.

Janelle Brito
Aldrin Muyna
References

https://findingheroes.co.nz/2015/06/11/digital-literacy-has-8-essential-elements/
https://www.cyberghostvpn.com/en_US/privacyhub/what-is-digital-literacy-and-why-
its-crucial-to-us-now/
https://www.learning.com/blog/reasons-digital-literacy-is-important-for-students/
https://www.educationcorner.com/importance-digital-literacy-k-12.html