Abstract
AbstractThe paper is aimed at exploration of new contexts of the concept of digital literacy from the perspective of phenomenographic studies. Concepts and basic models of digital literacy are briefly summarized. Results of phenomenographic studies of information literacy are related to digital literacy concepts. Following the sociocultural background, we frame the concepts of digital literacy into ecological and ethical factors of digital information. We apply a meta-analysis of three selected phenomenographic studies in Slovakia related to information literacy, information ethics and information behavior. Common ecological and ethical factors were found, namely emotions, responsibility, truth and value of information. A new interpretation of digital information literacy is derived, based on social representations of experiencing digital information. Ethical awareness of digital resources and ecological adaptations are emphasized. We recommed including values of information, verification of information, digital creativity and experiences into digital information literacy development and courses.KeywordsDigital literacyInformation ethicsInformation ecologiesPhenomenographic studiesDigital information literacy
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