Becoming a Good Digital Citizen & Informed Internet User

The Danville School Library teaches digital citizenship and digital literacy using several different curriculum resources. See below for more information on what we learn at school, or to learn more at home!

What is Digital Citizenship?

A digital citizen is a person who develops the skills and knowledge to effectively use the internet and other digital technology, especially in order to participate responsibly in social and civic activities. (Definition from Dictionary.com)

What is Digital Media?

Digital media is information shared through a digital device or screen. Essentially, it’s any form of media that relies on an electronic device for its creation, distribution, viewing, and storage. Companies often use this form of media to advertise their businesses and brands. In fact, a majority of modern marketing involves some form of digital media to create and display advertising content. That includes social media posts, video advertisements, and blogs or research articles. (Definition from Copypress.com)

What is Digital Literacy?

Much like “literacy” is the ability to read and write, digital literacy is the ability to navigate, evaluate, and communicate information online or in a digital format. While the exact definition may vary between companies, universities, or institutions, you can generally break down the concept of digital literacy into three main skills. These are:

How you consume information. This is the ability to complete digital tasks like using an e-reader in a classroom, viewing your online banking statements, or reading an online news article. How you create information. This skill includes everything from making and editing videos to writing articles to creating and editing PDFs. How you communicate information. Once you have information, you’ll need to know how to share it. Communication can look like many different things — from composing a tweet to sending an email to sharing documents online with your team and more. (Definition from Adobe.com)