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By using online collaboration tools your students are able to negotiate content between each other and work together on including visual elements to enhance the overall look and feel of their project/ presentation.

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It is clearly evident that technology has infiltrated our lives, you can now shop, bank, communicate, socialise, browse and collaborate with people on your smartphone or device.

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to identify the potential risks and are conscious of your personal security while browsing, sharing or surfing the internet. By teaching internet safety, you are not only helping your students become more vigilant about their own safety, but also helping them become better users of the internet.

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it is about being able to think for yourself. To be able to think critically, students need to be able to

1. Analyse and evaluate information and arguments

2. See patterns and connections,

3. Identify and build meaningful informatio

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Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to find, evaluate, and compose clear information through writing and other media on various digital platforms. Digital literacy is evaluated by an individual's grammar, composition, typing skills and ability to produce text, images, audio and designs using technology.

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Developing Digital Literacy Skills

Digital literacy refers to a particular set of competencies that allow you to function and participate fully in a digital world.

Students, nowadays, are generally considered to be However, it is equally important to teach students how to become digital natives; able to use technology effectively and easily. digital citizens. A digital citizen acts appropriately and ethically in an online environment. They must be able to resolve conflicts, source material ethically and interact with the wider world in a responsible manner.

Have a look at this useful video on why it is important to invest time developing digital literacy skills with your students.

To be digitally literate you need to be able to navigate, evaluate and create using all forms of digital technologies, for example, smartphones, laptops and computers.

In this series, we will look at the 7 key components of digital literacy and give you 7 short guides on how to teach your students these important skills.

Digital literacy is always evolving as newer technologies become mainstream, therefore it includes, but is not limited to:

Guides

This new series will provide you with a guide to each competency:

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Digital literacy refers to a particular set of competencies that allow you to function and participate fully in a digital world. Students, nowadays, are generally considered to be However, it is equally important to teach students how to become digital natives; able to use technology effectively and easily. digital citizens.