06. Digital Literacy

Directions: Write a five paragraph expository essay explaining what it means to be a digitally literate student.

  1. Imagine being a student in a time when there was no electricity.
  2. Now think about the tools that you use as a student today that require electricity. Cell phones, computers, mp3 players and so on.
  3. How do these digital tools help you to be a better student.
  4. Save the essay in the writing folder.
  5. Name the essay digital_literacy.doc.
  6. Use a proper heading
  7. Align all text to the left hand side of the paper.
  8. Follow basic expository writing standards.
  9. Control standard writing conventions such as spelling, grammar, and punctuation and use them with accuracy and when appropriate. Minor errors must not distract the reader.
  10. Insert 1 space after periods and commas.
  11. Use a single basic font that is size 12.
  12. Utilize block paragraphs, skip a line between paragraphs, and use single spacing.
  13. Check this grade sheet to make sure your assignment is complete prior to grading.



Example

Jackie Jay
Technology P1
Jan 1, 2004
Digital Literacy

I am a digital literacy student because...