Understanding digital literacy

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Find out what digital literacy is, why it matters for students' learning and development as citizens, and about key connections to the New Zealand Curriculum documents.

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Why digital literacy matters

Digital literacy matters as it helps student learning and citizenship by teaching students how to find, evaluate, use, and create digital content in meaningful ways.
Digital literacy and the NZ Curriculum

Digital literacy and the New Zealand Curriculum

Key connections exist between digital literacy and the vision, principles, key competencies and values of both the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.
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Understanding digital literacy