Digital Literacy

This unit focused on understanding the skills, ethics, and tools that define Digital Literacy.

I explored how technology connects people, shapes our identities, and requires critical thinking to use responsibly.

7 Competencies of Digital Literacy

Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Citizenship, Character, and Connectivity.

Search Query & Natural Language Query

Search Query: Specific keywords used in search engines.

Natural Language Query: Full-sentence or conversational searches.

Web Crawler (Spider)

Software that scans and indexes pages for search engines.

Digital Footprint

The data trail you leave online — your posts, clicks, and activity.

Computer Components

Input, Output, CPU, Memory, Storage.

File, File Extension, and Zip Files

File = stored data, File Extension = file type indicator, Zip = compressed folder.

SaaS & Digital Bubble

SaaS = cloud software like Google Docs; Digital Bubble = filter bubble from algorithms.

Generative AI & Prompt

AI tools like ChatGPT that create new content using written “prompts.”

Internet vs. WWW, Browser, and URL

Internet = global network; WWW = web pages; Browser = access tool; URL = address.

Lessons Learned

Overall, I learned how essential modern digital skills are from thinking critically and communicating clearly to understanding how technology organizes information and creates new content. These lessons helped me see how different tools and systems work together and why digital responsibility and awareness matter. My understanding of these ideas aligns with guidance from organizations like UNESCO on digital literacy and Common Sense Education on responsible technology use.

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