Leaning - An approach to digital literacy through the integration of media and information literacy
Leaning, M. (2019). An approach to digital literacy through the integration of media and information literacy. Media and Communication, 7(2), 4–13.
The relationship between digital literacy and inequality is multifaceted and profoundly affects various aspects of modern life. In the digital age, essential services, job opportunities, educational resources, government services, health facilities, and cultural offerings are increasingly accessible online. However, individuals with strong digital literacy skills are better equipped to take advantage of these opportunities, while those lacking such skills may be left behind. The increasing digitalisation of society exacerbates the digital divide, where people with limited access to digital technologies or inadequate digital literacy face significant disadvantages.
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