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Digital literacy also includes a student having knowledge about  how to use technology to construct meaning, but most importantly in ways that are appropriate to their needs. Students who know how to use technology are also instructed by parents and teachers on how to use it effectively and appropriately to communicate a message.

Understanding how to use web browsers, search engines, email, text, wiki, blogs, Photoshop, Powerpoint, video creation/editing software , etc. to showcase learning.Evaluating online resources for accuracy/trustworthiness of information.Using online classes to enhance learning in the classroom.Choosing appropriate media to showcase learning - understand what platforms will best illustrate your message and learning to peers and educators.Using an interactive whiteboard in the classroom for lessons and allowing students to use the interactive whiteboard on a daily basis.Encouraging students to use technology to showcase their learning.Using the web ( web sites video, music) to enhance the learning of your students.Students and teachers creating online content to be utilized both in and out of the classroom.

Your digital identity is made up of four categories of information / data: Authentication elements: email address, user name, password, last name, first name, alias, IP address, etc. Data: personal, administrative, occupational, banking, social data, etc. Identifiers: photograph, logo, image, avatar, etc. Digital traces: contributions to public content management systems such as Twitter, YouTube, Wikipedia, etc.