📚 Digital Literacy Self-Assessment 💻
For K-12 Educators – Evaluate Your Digital Competence
📊 Scoring Guide
Rate each item using this scale:
- 1 = Not yet → I don’t practice this yet
- 2 = Emerging → I’m beginning to use this
- 3 = Proficient → I use this regularly with basic confidence
- 4 = Confident → I master this and could teach others
💡 1. Basic Digital Skills
Use school email to communicate with students and parents
Navigate a Learning Management System (e.g., Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams)
Create basic presentations (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides)
Safely browse the internet and avoid suspicious links
Organize files in cloud storage (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive)
🌐 2. Digital Citizenship
Teach students about privacy and protecting personal data
Encourage respectful communication online
Understand and apply school policies for responsible tech use
Address cyberbullying and promote online safety
🧠 3. Critical Thinking and Information Evaluation
Teach students how to identify trustworthy sources
Encourage fact-checking and verification
Discuss bias in digital media
Use tools to detect plagiarism or AI-generated content
🎨 4. Digital Creation and Communication
Use basic tools to edit text, images, audio or video
Encourage students to work on collaborative digital projects
Teach about copyright and Creative Commons licenses
Share educational content using school-approved platforms
♿ 5. Inclusion and Accessibility
Use accessibility tools (e.g., screen readers, captions)
Adapt digital content for different learning contexts
Promote equitable access to devices and internet
Understand strategies to reduce the digital divide
🤖 6. Artificial Intelligence in Education
Understand basic functions of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot)
Encourage critical and ethical use of AI among students
Use AI to personalize learning or generate teaching materials
Reflect on risks and biases of AI in school settings
Participate in discussions about AI policies in your school
📈 7. Professional Development
Explore content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Book Creator)
Explore formative assessment platforms (e.g., Kahoot, Quizizz)
Explore collaboration tools (e.g., Jamboard, Padlet)
Attend workshops or webinars on educational technology
Join online educator communities (e.g., OpenETC, Edutopia, TeachOntario)
Share digital learning strategies with colleagues
📊 Your Score
0 / 140
Complete the assessment to see your level
Interpretation Guide:
| 0-50: | Developing |
| 51-100: | Competent |
| 101-140+: | Advanced / Digital Leader |
📝 Reflection and Action Plan
Use this space to record your strengths, areas for growth, and next steps: