In the article, “Digital Media Literacies,” the author, David Buckingham, explores the meaning of digital literacy. Buckingham explores both sides of the argument; is digital literacy really literacy? Literacy is all about information, and as we all know, information can be digital. Technology has become more common in today’s society. People and children use technology for information, games and even blogging such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Blogger, etc. People no longer use just desktop computers either; they also use laptops, PDAs, cell phones, and even iPods.
Literacy is a part of our everyday lives, from school work, to e-mails, to blogging, etc. Uses of the term “literacy” are multiplying. However, overall, literacy involves “analysis, evaluation, and critical reflection, rather than just knowing how to read and write.” Digital literacy helps make information more available and easier to access. Now, there are tons of search engines that people use to locate information in a matter of seconds. The only problem with this is the validity of the information and also, the online safety of the information for children. Children need to critically think the information before it becomes knowledge.
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