The ability to use digital technologies, tools, platforms, and information environments effectively, critically, safely, and responsibly. It includes locating, evaluating, creating, and communicating information through digital means, as well as understanding how technology shapes learning, work, communication, and civic participation.

Digital literacy includes more than technical skills. It can involve critical thinking, media awareness, privacy and security practices, ethical technology use, digital citizenship, and the ability to adapt to new tools and changing online environments.

In education, digital literacy may focus on helping learners navigate devices, online content, collaboration tools, and responsible online behavior. In the workplace, it may include using productivity platforms, data tools, communication systems, and digital workflows. In everyday life, it can support access to services, healthcare, banking, government resources, and community engagement.

The concept continues to evolve as artificial intelligence, automation, data systems, and emerging technologies become more common. Many frameworks now view digital literacy as a foundation that can lead to higher levels of digital competency and, increasingly, digital fluency.

See Glossary Term:  AI Literacy vs. Adversarial Literacy | Learn & Work Ecosystem Library

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See Glossary Term: Information Literacy | Learn & Work Ecosystem Library

See Topic Brief: Converging Terms:  Digital Literacy & Information Literacy | Learn & Work Ecosystem Library