Digital Literacy Basic 5 Computer Studies Lesson Note

Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Define digital literacy
• Explain copyright and plagiarism
• List components of digital literacy
• State importance of digital literacy

Definition of Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy is the ability to use computers, smartphones, and the internet safely and effectively to find, create, and share information.

Components of Digital Literacy:

1. Computer Skills – Using keyboards, mouse, software
2. Internet Skills – Browsing, searching, emailing
3. Information Skills – Finding reliable information
4. Communication Skills – Online chatting, video calls
5. Safety Skills – Protecting personal information

Copyright and Plagiarism

Copyright is the legal right that protects someone’s original work (like songs, books, pictures) from being copied without permission.

Plagiarism is copying someone else’s work and claiming it as your own without giving credit to the original creator.

Importance of Digital Literacy:

• Helps in education and learning
• Improves communication with others
• Creates job opportunities
• Enables access to information
• Promotes creativity and innovation
• Ensures safe internet use

ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which of the following is an example of an acid? a) Soap b) Lemon juice c) Baking soda d) Toothpaste
2. Bases turn red litmus paper: a) Red b) Green c) Blue d) Yellow
3. Which nutrient deficiency causes kwashiorkor? a) Carbohydrates b) Fats c) Proteins d) Vitamins
4. Marasmus is caused by lack of: a) Vitamins only b) Calories and proteins c) Water only d) Minerals only
5. Night blindness is caused by lack of: a) Vitamin A b) Vitamin B c) Vitamin C d) Vitamin D
6. Digital literacy means: a) Only using computers b) Only browsing the internet c) Using digital tools safely and effectively d) Playing computer games
7. Copyright protects: a) Only books b) Only music c) Only pictures d) All original creative works
8. Which food is a good source of protein? a) Rice b) Fish c) Orange d) Bread
9. Strong acids can: a) Taste sweet b) Feel slippery c) Corrode metals d) Turn litmus blue
10. Plagiarism means: a) Creating original work b) Copying others’ work without credit c) Using the internet d) Protecting your work
11. Which is NOT a component of digital literacy? a) Computer skills b) Internet skills c) Cooking skills d) Communication skills
12. Anemia is caused by deficiency of: a) Calcium b) Iron c) Vitamin C d) Protein

ANSWERS:

1. b) Lemon juice
2. c) Blue
3. c) Proteins
4. b) Calories and proteins
5. a) Vitamin A
6. c) Using digital tools safely and effectively
7. d) All original creative works
8. b) Fish
9. c) Corrode metals
10. b) Copying others’ work without credit
11. c) Cooking skills
12. b) Iron