So what is digital literacy and ICT? According to Educause, digital literacy "represents a person's ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment and the ability to read and interpret media. Also, ICT refers to information and communication technology. Educause also defines this as pairing learning skills and 21st century tools. The included diagram shows how digital literacy affects all curricula. I think it is important for teachers to realize that students are given opportunities to read, interpret, and reproduce digital information and data. It is undeniable that digital literacy is part of the NCSCOS as well. In my experience, students who excel in computer and technology skills also excel in higher-order thinking across the curriculum.
