Leo's Journey Journal

 

🧠 Digital Literacy Self-Check

Digital literacy goes beyond using a computer — it's about effectively finding, evaluating, and communicating with digital tools. Ready to check your skills?

1. What’s an example of effective digital communication?

A. Writing clear emails with subject lines and bullet points.
B. Sending memes to communicate an idea.
C. Typing in all caps for emphasis.

✅ Clear, professional writing is key to digital communication!

⚠ Fun, but not always appropriate for formal contexts.

🚨 ALL CAPS feels like shouting and isn’t professional.

2. Which site is most reliable for health research?

A. Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org)
B. A popular health blog
C. Facebook group for natural cures

✅ Trusted medical organizations are best for health info.

⚠ Check the author’s credentials and citations.

🚨 Be cautious with user-generated advice that lacks sources.

3. How do you check if a news article is credible?

A. Check multiple sources and author credentials.
B. If it's trending, it's likely true.
C. I share it immediately if it sounds shocking.

✅ Critical thinking helps fight misinformation.

⚠ Virality doesn’t equal truth—fact-check it.

🚨 Don't spread misinformation—verify before sharing.

4. What is a strong password strategy?

A. A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
B. My pet's name and birthday.
C. The word "password" or 123456.

✅ Complex passwords make it harder for hackers.

⚠ Easy to guess if someone knows you.

🚨 These are among the most hacked passwords ever.

5. Which of the following shows good online etiquette?

A. Thinking before commenting and staying respectful.
B. Responding quickly, even if angry.
C. Using sarcasm so people know I’m joking.

✅ Thoughtful, kind communication is best online.

⚠ Take time to cool down before replying.

🚨 Sarcasm can be misunderstood—tone is hard online.

6. When using public Wi-Fi, what do you do to stay safe?

A. I use a VPN and avoid accessing sensitive info.
B. I only check social media and email.
C. I log into banking and shop online freely.

✅ VPNs help protect your data on public networks.

⚠ Still risky! Use a VPN or stick to secure networks.

🚨 Sensitive info should never be accessed on public Wi-Fi.

7. What does it mean to be a responsible digital citizen?

A. Respect others online, avoid fake news, and protect privacy.
B. Post whatever I feel, it’s my right.
C. I don’t care what happens online.

✅ That’s digital responsibility in action!

⚠ Freedom matters, but responsibility keeps the web safe.

🚨 Digital citizenship affects real-world communities.

8. Which best describes your digital work readiness?

A. I use digital tools regularly and seek new ones.
B. I know a few tools and learn when needed.
C. I avoid technology at work if possible.

✅ You’re career-ready in a digital world!

⚠ Keep exploring more tools to stay competitive.

🚨 Digital avoidance can limit your career opportunities.

9. How do you engage with online learning resources?

A. I complete online courses and apply the skills.
B. I watch videos but don’t apply them yet.
C. I rarely use online learning tools.

✅ Active learning is key to digital growth.

⚠ Try implementing what you learn!

🚨 Start small with a free course or tutorial today.

10. What’s a sign of a secure website?

A. It has “https” and a padlock icon in the browser.
B. It has a cool design and logo.
C. I don’t check; if it works, I use it.

✅ Always look for security indicators before sharing info.

⚠ Looks can be deceiving—check the URL!

🚨 You could be sharing info on risky sites. Time to check!