Digital literacy as a key factor in educating intellectual youth

Abstract

This research paper investigates the Digital Literacy as a key factor in educating intellectual youth and its successful adaptation to digital realities. It also analyzes the importance of development of Digital Literacy competences in society as one of the main indicators of their successful adaptation in virtual and real realities. This investigation was conducted by using the online method (Google forms) and direct personal interviews through a pre-designed questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of five sections which covered a set of questions focused on different computer literacy and internet use skills. The study revealed that the development of Digital Culture in Uzbekistan depends on the level of digital competencies that are necessary for adaptability in the digital space, that is, the ability and use of modern digital devices, the active use of digital channels for communication, digital understanding, the preferred direction of using digital technologies in resolution tasks, a correct understanding of the principles of action in the digital space, possession of the principles of digital security and digital data.