Digitalsavvy

Digitalsavvy is a term used to describe proficiency in navigating digital technologies and online environments. It signals the ability to find, evaluate, create, and share information using computers, tablets, and smartphones, as well as to use software and online services effectively.

In practice, digitalsavvy encompasses digital literacy, media literacy, and data literacy. Core skills include evaluating online sources, recognizing misinformation, understanding cybersecurity and privacy practices, using productivity tools, and collaborating across cloud-based platforms while adapting to new tools.

Applications vary by context. In education, digitalsavvy is often framed as a learning outcome or a skill set for students to engage with digital content responsibly. In the workplace, it relates to problem solving with technology, digital collaboration, and the rapid adoption of new tools and processes.

Challenges and discussions around digitalsavvy include the digital divide and access to devices and connectivity, disparities in training, and concerns about privacy and data security in a connected society. Without explicit standards, assessments of digitalsavvy can be inconsistent, and expectations may differ across industries and regions.

See also: digital literacy, information literacy, digital fluency.