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THE INTERNET AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY HAVE NOT ONLY CHANGED OUR DAY-TO-DAY LIVES—they have changed the boundaries of education. Most educators embrace the opportunities (and responsibilities) presented by new media and increased access to information.

With a global library of resources at their fingertips, students and educators can research more broadly and deeply than ever before. Social platforms allow for personal and professional connections, regardless of location. Networks of people connected by a common cause have expanded the definition of activism and collective action. And though access to digital resources remains an important equity issue, informa- tion has never been more widespread, allowing many students and educators to reach beyond the limits presented by their locations, budgets or other circumstances.

But as the digital landscape becomes more complex and expansive, it is also becoming more difficult to navigate and easier to manipulate, as high-profile reports about the influence of “fake news” and Twitter bots reveal. The ability to navigate this landscape effectively without succumbing to the pitfalls of media manipulation requires a multi-faceted skill set often referred to under the umbrella term digital literacy.

Digital literacy is more than the ability to identify misinformation or avoid bad guys online; it means be- ing able to participate meaningfully in online communities, interpret the changing digital landscape, and unlock the power of the internet for good. Digital literacy, in the modern United States, is fundamental to civic literacy.

Referência: Learning the Landscape of Digital Literacy. (2017). Retrieved 10 November 2021, from https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/publications/learning-the-landscape-of-digital-literacy