tech literacy
Understanding modern devices
Tech literacy is the ability to use and understand digital technology—computers, smartphones, software, and the internet.
Beyond basic operation, it includes evaluating online information, protecting personal data, and adapting to new tools: The job requires basic tech literacy.
Sometimes called digital literacy.
The threshold keeps rising as technology evolves.
- digital nativePerson raised with internet
- file managementOrganizing stored digital content
- saveProtect from loss
- operating systemsCore device management software
- computerphobicFearful of digital technology
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- digital skillsweb search, digital citizenship, digital communication, digital tools, online safety
- tech adoptionadoption rate, early adopter, early adopters, late adopter, innovators
- digital parentingparental controls, screen time, internet safety, online safety, safe search
- Digital Accessinternet, broadband access, WiFi, broadband, connectivity
- Kids Codingcoding, programming, code blocks, coding games, coding apps
- user segmentsdigital natives, early adopters, power users, casual users, desktop users