9. Understand and engage
In order to understand and engage with your digital environment, you need to know what digital information is (texts, photos, videos, news, opinions, research report, etc.) and what you can do with the information you find. You also need to be able to find and select the most appropriate online tools, websites and software for your needs. Engaging with a digital environment can also mean being able to use the Internet to find people with similar interests to yours. If you can do this, you’ll be able to communicate with a wide network of people, and avoid anyone who might be malicious. A very important aspect of understanding and engaging is being aware of how you come across online.
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