Digital Literacy and Why It Matters

Jeselyn Templin

IL

University of Derby. (2014, November 5). Digital literacy and why it matters [video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2k3C-iB88w

Summary:
This video is a comprehensive introduction to why digital literacy matters for everyone. It mentions many everyday things that require a certain amount of digital literacy such as filling out job applications online and syncing up your calendar to a friend's in order to make plans.

Evaluation:
I enjoyed this video because it reminded me that not everyone is lucky enough to have been exposed to technology throughout their life like I have. Whether it is because of their age, the amount of technology exposure they can afford, or other life circumstances, the video reminded me that not everyone instinctually knows what to do when they sit down behind a computer. This lesson was especially prevalent for me now, working in the public library with patrons of all different backgrounds. The video effectively reminds people with the privilege of natural digital literacy not to take these skills for granted.