Facebook launches "Digital Literacy Library"
New York, Aug 3 (IBNS): Popular social media website Facebook announced the launch of "Digital Literacy Library" on Friday.
The social media said it launched the library with an aim of helping young people build the skills they need to safely enjoy online technology.
In a blog post, Antigone Davis, Global Head of Safety at Facebook, wrote: "Today we’re launching our Digital Literacy Library, a collection of lessons to help young people think critically and share thoughtfully online."
The blog post further said: "There are 830 million young people online around the world, and this library is a resource for educators looking to address digital literacy and help these young people build the skills they need to safely enjoy digital technology."
The social media giant further said: "Developed for educators of youth ages 11 to 18, the lessons incorporate learnings from over 10 years of academic research by the Youth and Media team, and they reflect the voices of young people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities, geographies, and educational levels. The lessons address thematic areas such as privacy and reputation, identity exploration, security, safety and wellbeing, and more. "
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