Foundational Digital Skills, Financial Literacy, Communication and Time management and Goal-Setting: Define Key Digital Literacy Concepts

Why Digital Literacy Maters

You might know your way around Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat—but digital literacy goes far beyond likes, posts, and stories. It’s about finding trustworthy information, understanding how media shapes opinions, and using technology to learn, work, and communicate effectively in the real world. This activity will help you see where your strengths are and where you can grow.

Define Key Digital Literacy Concepts

Activity: Social Media vs. Digital Literacy Concept Map

Create a concept map—a visual diagram that shows how ideas are connected. In a concept map, you put the main topic in the center (e.g., “Digital Literacy”), then branch out to related ideas (e.g., “Information Literacy,” “Media Literacy,” “Technological Literacy”). From each branch, you add definitions, examples, and visuals.

Example: In the center, write “Media Literacy.” Branch out to “Definition,” “Social Media Example,” and “School Example.” Under “Social Media Example,” you might write “Recognizing a fake news story on Instagram.”