YOGYAKARTA Digital literacy is defined as the ability and ability of individuals in utilizing digital media. So, what are the examples of digital literacy?
According to the Instagram upload of the Directorate General of Elementary Schools (Ditjen SD), digital literacy is an ability to use digital media ethically and responsibly to obtain information and communicate.
Digital literacy is the most contemporary form of literacy based on print media and media literacy related to mass media.
Thus, it can be concluded that digital literacy refers to the practice of communicating, worrying, thinking, and being part of digital media.
According to Lekaka and Katry Anggraini in a book entitled Digital Marketing (2022), the application of digital literacy can be done anywhere, both at home, in the school environment and in the community.
Here are some examples of implementing digital literacy at home:
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The application of digital literacy can provide benefits in everyday life. Some of the benefits of digital literacy are:
One of the most real benefits of digital literacy is the ease of accessing information. By understanding how search engines, trusted news sites, and educational platforms work, one can gain knowledge quickly and accurately.
In the world of education, digital literacy supports a more interactive and flexible learning process. Teachers can use various digital platforms to teach, while students can look for additional material independently. In addition, technology such as e-learning and webinars makes learning processes can be done anywhere and anytime.
In the world of work, the benefits of digital literacy are enormous. The ability to use office applications, digital communication platforms, and project management tools will increase efficiency and productivity. In addition, workers are also better prepared to face remote work trends (remote working) that rely on technology.
Digital literacy encourages individuals to be more critical in receiving information. In the midst of hoaxes and disinformation, the ability to filter and evaluate the truth of information is very important. This forms a smarter society in using digital media.
With digital literacy, the public will be more aware of the importance of maintaining the security of personal data on the internet. They will be more sensitive to the risk of digital fraud, hacking, and data misuse.
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