There are certain components which play an important role in digital literacy. Some of them are as follows:
Digital Search/Information Literacy:
It is the ability to collect, understand and evaluate information from various sources. This unit emphasizes this component of digital literacy. Other components will be discussed in detail in advance grades.
Digital literacy begins with knowing how to find information online. You can find information by using search engines like Google, Bing, yahoo etc. or websites to look for relevant information. Various companies provide their personalized applications to provide services and information like if you want to check for any popular Bus service from Islamabad to Karachi, you can install their dedicated app and check their schedule. You can also make your reservations and even buy online tickets with the help of digital payment methods like Easypaisa, Jazzcash, Upay etc.
Example: If you want to find out how to solve a math problem, you can use Google to search for tutorials or watch a YouTube video explaining the steps.
Technical Skills:
The technical knowledge and skill to use digital devices is required to communicate the information in digital form. The ability to use smartphone, digital cameras, computers, microphone and related devices is needed for digital literacy. Technical skills can be listed as follows:
Communication:
The objective of digital literacy is to communicate the collected information to the target audience effectively. Good communication skills clearly express thoughts and opinions. It also includes appropriate online behavior, etiquette, netiquette and other digital communication protocols. Good digital communication skills include: