CYBER/DIGITAL LITERACIES
Media Literacy
It is the process of accessing, decoding, evaluating, analyzing and creating both print and
electronic media.
➔ Accessing media
➔ Decoding media messages
➔ Evaluating media messages
➔ Analyzing media messages
➔ Creating media messages
DIGITAL LITERACY
Digital literacy can be defined as the ability to locate, evaluate, create, and communicate
information on various digital platforms.
● Some examples of digital tools include:
1. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
2. Productivity tools like Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project
management software
3. Video conferencing tools like Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams
4. Design tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
5. E-commerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce
6. Learning management systems (LMS) like Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas
7. Cloud storage and file-sharing tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, and
OneDrive
Digital Natives
A digital native is an individual who was born after the widespread adoption of digital
technology. The term digital native doesn't refer to a particular generation. Instead, it is a
catch-all category for children who have grown up using technology like the Internet, computers
and mobile devices.
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/28094/digital-native
Cybersecurity
Cyber security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic
systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It's also known as information technology
security or electronic information security.
https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-cyber-security
● Here are some tips on how to protect yourself against cyber threats.
1. Monitor behavior on social networks.
2. Keep devices safe
3. Understand how best to use passwords.
4. Handle unsafe content.
5. Consider safety for the future.
Cyber Citizenship
Cyber citizenship refers to being responsible when using the internet. Doing online when no
one is looking speaks a lot about one’s character and morals.
● Cyber Citizen Responsibilities
○ Use respectful and kind language not hateful or bullying words
○ Treat others the way you want to be treated
○ Don’t share overly personal information, such as your passwords or home
address
○ Don’t plagiarize, or steal, information from the web and use it as your own
○ Protect yourself and your computer by following security measures
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social
media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behavior,
aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted.
https://www.unicef.org/end-violence/how-to-stop-cyberbullying
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Researching and Evaluating the Web
○ Checklist of credibility criteria.
1. Author
2. Date
3. Purpose
4. Contact
5. Fact vs. Opinion
6. URL
Plagiarism
1. Clone Plagiarism. It is also called identical copying or copying another work (word-for-word)
without any change and claim as his/her own work.
2. Remix Plagiarism. It refers to collecting information from various sources and mixing all
together as a single document then, claiming the work as their own work.
3. Hybrid Plagiarism. Here, perfectly cited source documents are copied and arranged as a
new document without citation.
4. Find-Replace Plagiarism. This is changing the most common keywords and phrases in the
copied content but not making any changes in the essential document.
5. Recycle Plagiarism. Also called self-plagiarism, it refers to the act of borrowing from one's
own previous document without proper citation.
6. 404 Error Plagiarism. Here, a person creates a document by copying from various sources
prepared as a single document with the citation but inaccurate or leads to non-existing
resources.