Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy

1. Concept: Making sure pupils are employable is an obvious driver for schools. So, developing technical skills is crucial. But digital literacy doesn’t just mean IT proficiency (although knowing how to use tech is now an essential life skill).

2. Digital literacy involves four major pillars

   • Stay up to date with existing technologies.
   • Properly communicate in an online environment.
   • Manage your in an online environment.
   • Manage teams leveraging technology.

3. Digital literacy core skills

   • Collaboration: To work collaboratively with others.
   • Creativity: Weigh up opportunities in an entrepreneurial manner.
   • Critical thinking: Being able to evaluate information and arguments
   • Citizenship: To consider issues and solve complex problems based on a deep understanding of diverse values and a worldview.
   • Character: Traits such as grit, tenacity, perseverance, and resilience; alongside a desire to make learning an integral part of living.
   • Communication: Being able to communicate effectively through a variety of methods and tools to a range of different audiences.