Digital Literacy and Competency
By: Santiram Dahal Digital literacy digital literacy is using ICT tools to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information. It requires knowledge, skills, and attitude to apply different contexts and situations. Generally, normal operating computer, word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and email is considered as digital literacy. Digital competency Digital competency is the practical and critical use of digital technologies for information, communication, and basic problem-solving in of all aspects of our life. It involves knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding the use of innovative technology. It is one of the vital competencies of 21 st century skill. Digital competency also includes logical and critical thinking, high-level information management skills and well-developed communication skills. Digital competency is essential for every sector of society. Teaching is considered as master of all profession, so digital competency is most essential aspect of teaching professi...