PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Sciences

GE ELECT 1
LIVING IN THE IT ERA

Module 2

DIGITAL
LITERACY

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 Overview

Hello there! Congratulations on finishing your Module 1. Now, you can go

through your next module.

In this module, we will look into what digital literacy is, its impact and
importance in our daily living. This will help you understand the core
competencies of using computers, navigating the internet, and having
access to broadband internet which are becoming essential to success.
Systems that are used in daily transaction that makes work easier and
faster making each individual more productive. Furthermore, this module
will show you some applications of Information technology systems and its
role in the industry.

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 Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

✔ Illustrate different IT systems for daily transactions.

✔ Illustrate the role of IT in the society.

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WHAT IS DIGITAL LITERACY?

Digital Literacy is the individual’s capability to be able to effectively and

responsibly function and perform in a digital society. The term “Digital
Literacy” was coined by Paul Glister in 1997 and it came from the
discussions of the following concepts:

❏ Visual literacy when images and non-verbal symbols try to capture

the knowledge.

❏ Technological literacy requiring one to be able to use technology in

addressing a need.

❏ Computer literacy the knowledge and ability to use computers.

❏ Information literacy which refers to the finding, evaluating using

and sharing of information.

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WHAT IS DIGITAL LITERACY?

Digital literacy means knowing the limitations of technology and

understanding the dangers and precautions that the use of technology
requires. It is not a stationary concept: as ICT changes, what it means to
be digitally literate also needs to evolve to ensure that students develop
and apply skills in appropriate new technologies for information discovery,
transfer, analysis, review and communication.

Digital Literacy skills are required to make effective use of digital devices
like laptops, smartphones, tablets, or desktop computers. These skills will
allow students like you to engage, express, collaborate, and communicate
with their peers in a quickly changing world.

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WHAT IS DIGITAL LITERACY?

Below are some of the terms common to Digital

Literacy that you must know.

❏ Media Literacy – it is one’s ability to

critically read information or content and
utilize multimedia in creatively producing
communication

Information and Communication is more and image taken from

https://ce.fresno.edu/news/why-todays-students-need-media-literacy-more-than-ever

more often visual in our society. Try and think

of ways you communicate with the world
without visuals.

Example
Choosing appropriate media to showcase
learning - understand what platforms will best
illustrate your message and learning to peers
and educators.

❏ Information Literacy – it is one’s ability

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to recognize when information is needed from
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and to locate, evaluate and use effectively lestate.edu/library

the needed information.

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WHAT IS DIGITAL LITERACY?

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❏ ICT Literacy – is the ability to use tools of
information and communication
technology to: Define one's information
problem clearly.
image taken from https://www.ictesolutions.com

Example:
It is knowing how to select and use digital
devices like smartphones, computer, laptop, or
applications or services to accomplish tasks
requiring the use of the internet.

❏ Communication and Collaboration –

these are one’s capabilities in being able
to participate in the digital networks in the
teaching and learning context.
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Example
Doing group activity using Google Docs,
Hangouts, etc.

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WHAT IS DIGITAL LITERACY?

❏ Identity Management – being able to understand how to ensure

safety and security in managing online identity.

Example
Evaluating online resources for accuracy/trustworthiness of
information.

❏ Learning Skills – these are ways of knowing how to study and

learn in a technology – enriched environment, this is knowing
how to utilize technology in addressing the need to learn
efficiently.

Examples
❖ Using online classes to enhance learning in the classroom.
❖ Using an interactive whiteboard in the classroom for lessons and
allowing students to use the interactive whiteboard on a daily
basis.
❖ Encouraging students like you to use technology to showcase
learning.
❖ Using the web (web sites video, music) to enhance your learning.
❖ Creating online content to be utilized both in and out of the
classroom.

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DIGITAL LITERACY ABILITIES

● Use technology competently.

● Interpret and understand a digital
content and assess its credibility.
● Create, research and
communicate with appropriate
tools.

Image taken from Digital Literacy Skills Image from

ELearningInfographics.com. (2017, 21 July)

Image taken from Digital Literacy Skills Image from

ELearningInfographics.com. (2017, 21 July)

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DATA AND INFORMATION

Image taken from Digital Literacy Skills Image from

ELearningInfographics.com. (2017, 21 July)

Acquiring data from online sources draws on, and develops, students’
digital literacy skills. Digital literacy skills include navigation skills and
information management; synthesis and critical assessment; and the
ethical and legal use of information. In the digital world, data and
information are two common terms that are always used. Data is raw,
unprocessed facts. Information is processed data. It is data that
already been manipulated and transformed into something useful.

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DATA AND INFORMATION

Sample 1:

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DATA AND INFORMATION

Sample 2:

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DATA AND INFORMATION

Sample 2:

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 Learning Check

From the illustration below, what information or output can we get after
being processed?

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 Learning Check

Given the following Ingredients, what can we get after being processed?

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

When information technology is mentioned, what usually comes to

people’s mind is the use of any computers, storage, networking and other
physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store,
secure and exchange all forms of electronic data.

The commercial use of IT incorporates both computer technology and

telephony. It is defined as the science and activity of using computers and
other electronic equipment to store and send information.

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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

To fully embrace digital literacy, you must also learn digital citizenship.
The tenants of this idea are much more refined than those of literacy.
However, they guide behavior online, safety practices and research rules.
Digital Citizenship also means an individual accepts and appreciates their
responsibility for their content as well as their actions using technology
such as internet, smart mobile phones and other digital media.
Comprehension of the nine elements of digital citizenship will make
technology safer and more helpful for children and adults, alike.

Lynch, M. (2017, December 30). thetechedadvocate.org. Retrieved from Digital Literacy:

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AREAS APPLYING DIGITAL LITERACY

Education

Digital literacy in the classroom

❏ Vlogs – Some teachers are turning classroom blogs into video blogs
or vlogs. Video blogs have many uses in the educational world, from
showcasing student projects to making lessons available outside the
classroom.
❏ Wiki – it is simply a collaborative website created and edited by more
than one user. Students can edit them quickly, make suggestions
and works with older operating systems, so teachers do not have to
worry about upgrading to the latest technology.
❏ Podcasts – It is a type of digital media recorded by students and
uploaded to syndication or streaming services like ITunes.

The digital world offers tremendous benefits to us all. It provides platforms

that allow us to connect and collaborate. It opens up opportunities to learn
about new and important issues, and empowers innovation in ways that
were unimaginable just a few years ago.

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Many students have access to a personal device of some sort. It could be

in the form of a phone, tablet, or computer. So, whether or not the school
gives out devices, students are still accessing information from around the
world through myriad sources.

For example, in a math class, students could go around the room or

school and take pictures of items that are at 90-degree angles. They could
then compile those photos into a video with drawings to demonstrate the
angle in each photo.

In a science class, instead of labelling a diagram of where the planets

are located, students could work together to create a webpage that travels
through the solar system. Groups could create an interactive page for
each planet with pictures and information.

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Science

Technology uses science to solve problems, and science uses technology

to make new discoveries.

By far the biggest connection is what we've touched on already:

technology is the application of science. In fact, throughout history science
has paved the way for all kinds of amazing advances in our society.

During the agricultural revolution, the way humans lived changed forever.
From being hunter gatherers who roamed the land, we started to settle
down in one place. Why? Because we gained the scientific know-how
necessary to grow crops. Suddenly, we didn't need to be on the move all
the time. We could create more than enough food to feed our families
where we were. Soon our shelters stopped being rudimentary and easy to
take apart and became permanent structures and buildings. Thus, as
farming technology improved, building technology improved as well; and
as we became able to create an excess of food, fewer people had to
spend time actually producing food, and we gained the extra time needed
to expand our knowledge even more quickly.

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Culture

Digital approaches are having a huge impact on our societies. The

internet enables people to connect with any part of the world and to create
shared experiences, online content and a sense of belonging.

Young people are able to make friends with a much larger, culturally
diverse set of people. They are using apps to sing, perform, make friends,
share interests and socialise with people from across the world.

They keep up-to-date with each other, share their own youth-led language
or slang, participate in a global community of memes and social
commentary. For younger children, they might be part of a kids club or
watch programmes on kids TV online that are available worldwide.

It has become an integral part of their lives and, increasingly, the most
popular way to communicate with each other. Children and teens may
have more in common with those from other countries due to the
interconnectedness of the internet that allows them to share similar
experiences.

Technology and culture directly influence each other. As cultures change,

so does the technology it innovates. Much of this is for the greater good. It
is, for example, a massive aid to global communication.

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Communication

The most significant way that technology has helped communication

involves how people can now communicate live no matter where they go.
Not only can you call someone on the phone for a regular voice chat, but
you can take advantage of live video chat apps and conferencing software
that can handle meetings with your personal contacts, business
colleagues or peers from school. With these tools, you can also share
documents and other media items during your conversation.

ResourceTechniques.co.uk. (2018, December 18).

Old vs New World. (n.d.). Retrieved from
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Business

Technology has important effects on business operations. No matter the

size of your enterprise, technology has both tangible and intangible
benefits that will help you make money and produce the results your
customers demand. Technological infrastructure affects the culture,
efficiency and relationships of a business. The world is changing around
us in unexpected ways. While there have certainly been a number of
things that we could do without, technology has also brought about plenty
of good. The powerful, transformative impact is clearly seen in the world
of business, with small businesses enjoying the good and the bad effects
of technology

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Health

It could be argued that of all the ways technology has improved the lives
of humans across the globe, none are as important as the technological
advances in medicine. From the invention of X-ray machines to advances
in surgical practices, technology has made us healthier and increased life
expectancies. As we move further into the 21st century, we continue to
develop technologies that cure illnesses and improve our quality of life.

Clinical Care

❏ Telemedicine / Telehealth Systems – this systems refers to

methods of advancing healthcare based on telecommunications
technologies. It is a remote exchange of data between an individual
and health care professionals, e.g. monitoring of heart failure.

❏ Wearable Technology - The wearable medical device market is

growing quickly. These devices collect data, which helps doctors and
patients alike monitor and assess the health of the wearer.

❏ Information systems brings many potential benefits for health,

especially the prevention and treatment. A health literacy approach
can build citizens’ confidence and skills to develop digital skills, and
hence benefit from digital technology.

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 Learning Check

Instructions:

1. Form a group consisting of 3 Members

2. Download images on areas applying digital literacy or any related

images to information technology

3. Using downloaded images, demonstrate your digital literacy by creating

a Concept Map from still images showing important concepts discussed
about information technology and its role in the society.

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 References

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[2] Laura, A. (2018). What is the Impact of Technology on Small

Business? Retrieved from: Thrive Global: https://thriveglobal.
com/stories/what-is-the-impact-of-technology-on-small-busin
ess/

[3] Lynch, M. (2017). Digital Literacy is the Most Important Lifelong

Learning Tool. Retrieved from Digital Literacy:
https://www.thetechedvocate.org/digital-literacy-important-life
long-learning-tool/

[4] Old vs New World. (2013.). Retrieved from

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2013/03/Depositphotos_8961904_original.jpg

[5] Resource Techniques. (2018). Types Of Modern Communication.

Retrieved from https://www.resourcetechniques.co.uk/news/
web-design/types-of-modern-communication-100244

[6] Tuscano, F. J. (2017). empowerED. Why Digital Citizenship

Matters?. Retrieved from https://francisjimtuscano.com/20
17/10/19/why-digital-citizenship-matters/

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