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Digital Literacy for Children: Exploring Definitions and Frameworks

Author
Fabio Nascimbeni
Corporate Author
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Collation
40 p.
Resource Language
English
Year of publication
2019
Keyword
Digital literacyMedia literacyMedia and information literacyDigital citizenship
Topic
Civic / Citizenship / DemocracyMedia and information literacy / Digital citizenship
Resource Type
International normative instruments / policy and advocacy documentsResearch papers / journal articles
Level of education
Early childhood care and educationPrimary educationNon-formal education
Region
AfricaAsia and the PacificEurope and North America
Place of publication
New York

This paper presents the results of a scoping exercise on childrenโ€™s digital literacy that has been undertaken with the following objectives:

  • To understand the current digital literacy policy and practice landscape;
  • To highlight existing competence frameworks and how they can be adapted to UNICEFโ€™s needs;
  • To analyze the needs and efforts of UNICEF country offices; and
  • To reflect on policy and programme recommendations, including a definition of digital literacy for UNICEF

 

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