Digital literacy: a current view to understand its impact on education and learning

Abstract

The integration of technology in our society has generated significant transformations in how people communicate, learn and share information. The wide availability of digital infrastructure has impacted both the labor market and education, thus conceiving the term digital literacy. Digital literacy is often associated only with the development of skills and use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), which limits their understanding of their role in education. This article presents qualitative research with the purpose of analyzing the holistic vision of digital literacy to understand its importance, impact and relevance in the different areas of current academic life that lead to meaningful learning. The methodology used for the study is based on the phases of systematic mapping. Mainly addressing the elements, characteristics and key criteria of digital literacy to understand its scope in the development of digital skills of student academic work in obtaining new knowledge. Finally, it can be concluded that ICTs are an indispensable tool in teaching-learning activities and significantly promote meaningful learning.