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This ABC Life Literacy Canada article explores the
connection between digital literacy and online safety. It explains how stronger
digital skills can help individuals recognize scams, protect personal
information, create safer passwords, and make informed decisions when using
websites, email, social media, online banking, and other digital tools. The
article is useful for helping learners understand that digital literacy is not
only about using technology, but also about using it safely and critically.
This article:
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Explains how digital literacy skills contribute
to safer internet use
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Identifies common online risks, including scams,
phishing attempts, suspicious websites, and unsafe links
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Outlines strategies for protecting passwords,
accounts, and personal information
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Encourages critical thinking when evaluating
online messages, websites, and digital content
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Highlights safety considerations related to
email, social media, online shopping, and online banking
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Reinforces the importance of confidence,
caution, and informed decision-making in digital environments
This article can be used in digital literacy, online safety,
and fraud prevention instruction to help learners understand how everyday
technology skills can reduce risk and support safer online participation.
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