Digital literacy

Digital literacy is the ability to locate, organize, understand, evaluate, and create information using digital technology. It involves a working knowledge of current high-technology, and an understanding of how it can be used. These techniques are most effective when the teacher is digitally literate, as well.

Digitally literate people can communicate and work more efficiently, especially with those who possess the same knowledge and skills. Certifications are available to determine if a person is digitally literate.
This often includes computers in the classroom, the use of educational software to online.

Digital literacy encompasses computer hardware, software particularly those used most frequently by businesses, the Internet, cell phones, PDAs, and other digital devices. Official certification in digital literacy allows employees to validate their knowledge of digital media. 

Certification curricula often change as technology advances, making it necessary for many to re-certify to remain competitive. Schools are continually updating their curriculum for digital literacy to keep up with accelerating technological developments. Some classrooms are designed and audience response systems.