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Preface

Fundamentals of Digital Literacy explores how technology changes everyday life, emphasiz-
ing the importance of digital literacy to personal success in the educational, professional, and
financial realms. Each chapter helps students identify and apply digital tools in the real world,
highlighting advantages while discussing pitfalls. Students gain a practical understanding of
the many digital resources at their disposal.

Textbook Features

Fundamentals of Digital Literacy includes a number of features to help students understand
key concepts and think critically:

Images depict the many ways in which people use technology for success, which helps
students have a deeper understanding of text concepts.
Figures illustrate a variety of concepts in easy-to-understand ways.
Feature boxes provide an in-depth look into various topics, often providing real-life
applications.
End-of-chapter questions help students review the material and challenge them to
explore key topics further.
Key terms list and define important vocabulary discussed in the chapter, offering an
opportunity for a final review of chapter concepts. In the e-book, students can click
on the term to reveal the definition and quiz themselves in the process.
Quizzes in the e-book give students the opportunity to assess their own learning and
comprehension.
Interactions in the e-book explore difficult concepts and help students apply these con-
cepts to their everyday lives.
Videos explain specific technological concepts and digital tools for success.

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