{"id":987808,"date":"2024-11-28T17:09:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T09:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jcsta-ascend.polyu.edu.hk\/?page_id=987808"},"modified":"2026-01-05T16:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T08:08:34","slug":"digital-literacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jcsta-ascend.polyu.edu.hk\/en\/digital-literacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Literacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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WHat is Digital Literacy?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Digital Literacy Is for Everyone \u2014 Not Just Techies<\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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We live in a digital world, but not everyone gets the same chance to thrive in it.<\/span><\/h4>

This page explores what digital literacy really means \u2014 and how you can help build a more connected and fair society.<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Where Do We Start? There\u2019s So Much to Learn.
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To better understand what digital literacy truly includes, ASCEND adopts the Seven Layers of Digital Literacy defined by UNESCO. These layers give us a full-spectrum view \u2014 from fundamental digital access to participation in the digital society \u2014 and guide how we support communities through innovation.
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Here\u2019s a quick look at the 7 layers:<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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At ASCEND, we use this framework to tailor our support to real-life needs in Hong Kong \u2014 empowering youth-led startups to create tech-driven solutions for digital equity in Hong Kong\u2019s smart city future.<\/span><\/h4>

By localising these global standards, we work toward a digital future where no one is left behind.
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Access and Connectivity <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Getting connected \u2014 having the devices, internet access, and infrastructure to participate in digital life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Digital Literacy and Information Processing <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Being able to search, filter, evaluate, and manage digital information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Digital Communication and Collaboration <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Engaging with others in respectful, meaningful, and effective ways online.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Creating original content \u2014 from writing and visuals to code while understanding<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Protecting oneself and others from online risks like scams, cyberbullying, or data misuse.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Digital Rights, Ethics, and Participation <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Understanding digital rights, online ethics, and how to participate in the digital society responsibly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Knowing how to operate devices, apps, and platforms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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I Know How to Google \u2014 Isn\u2019t That Enough?
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You might be able to navigate your phone with your eyes closed. <\/span>But digital literacy is about a lot more than just using tools \u2014 it\u2019s about understanding, questioning, and creating responsibly in the digital world.<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Digital literacy includes:<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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01\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Thinking critically about online content<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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02\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Spotting false or misleading information<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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03\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Protecting your privacy and digital identity<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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04\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Communicating thoughtfully and respectfully<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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05\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Understanding how digital platforms shape your views<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Because not everyone has the same access, confidence, or digital freedom you do.
Your friend\u2019s grandma, the delivery rider downstairs, the refugee family in your community \u2014 they may be missing out.
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I\u2019m Doing Fine Online \u2014 So Why Should I Care?<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Because not everyone has the same access, confidence, or digital freedom you do.
Your friend\u2019s grandma, the delivery rider downstairs, the refugee family in your community \u2014 they may be missing out.
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Without digital literacy, people:<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Struggle with basic services
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Exclude from learning or career development<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Become isolated in an increasingly connected world<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Wait, Some People Still Struggle With Wi-Fi?
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Yes \u2014 and more than you think.
Whether it\u2019s lack of equipment, digital skills, support, or even confidence, the barriers are real.
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    When we listen, help, and include others in the digital world \u2014 we create real change.\n<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    I\u2019m Not a Tech Guru \u2014 Can I Still Make a Difference?<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Absolutely. Digital inclusion starts with small, everyday actions:<\/i>
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    • Share what you know<\/strong> \u2013 Pass along tips, tutorials, or tools
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    • Support inclusion<\/strong> \u2013 Back projects or policies that promote digital access\u00a0<\/em><\/em><\/li>
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      It\u2019s not about being a tech expert \u2014 it\u2019s about being human.\n<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      So\u2026 What\u2019s ASCEND Got to Do With It?<\/b><\/strong><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      We\u2019re here to empower changemakers and projects that bridge the digital divide<\/b>.
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