Digital Literacy Decision Framework
Situation Overview
Decision to be made:Timeline for decision:Importance level (1-10):Who will be affected by this decision:
Information Gathering
Current Information
- What do I already know about this topic?
- What are the key facts I’ve verified?
- What assumptions am I making that should be verified?
- What information is still missing?
Information Sources
Source | Type | Perspective | Credibility (1-10) | Key Information |
Information Gaps
- What additional information do I need?
- Where can I find this information?
- How will I verify this information?
Algorithmic Awareness
- How might algorithms be influencing the information I’m seeing?
- What perspectives might be missing from my information sources?
- How can I diversify my information intake on this topic?
- What search strategies will help me find more balanced information?
Privacy and Security Considerations
- What personal information might be at risk in this decision?
- What security measures should I consider?
- Are there privacy implications for others?
- What is the worst-case privacy/security scenario?
- What safeguards can I put in place?
Digital Wellbeing Impact
- How might this decision affect my digital wellbeing?
- Will this create new digital habits or routines?
- How might this impact my attention and focus?
- What boundaries should I establish?
Options Analysis
Option 1:
- Potential benefits:
- Potential drawbacks:
- Privacy/security implications:
- Digital wellbeing impact:
- Information confidence level (1-10):
Option 2:
- Potential benefits:
- Potential drawbacks:
- Privacy/security implications:
- Digital wellbeing impact:
- Information confidence level (1-10):
Option 3:
- Potential benefits:
- Potential drawbacks:
- Privacy/security implications:
- Digital wellbeing impact:
- Information confidence level (1-10):
Decision Criteria
List the factors that are most important in making this decision, and rate each option:
Criteria | Weight (1-10) | Option 1 (1-10) | Option 2 (1-10) | Option 3 (1-10) |
TOTALS |
Final Decision
Selected option:Key reasons for this choice:Confidence level in decision (1-10):Remaining concerns:
Implementation Plan
- What specific actions will I take to implement this decision?
- What timeline will I follow?
- How will I measure success?
- What adjustments might be needed along the way?
- How will I evaluate this decision afterward?
This framework is designed to help you make more informed digital decisions by systematically considering relevant factors. Adapt it as needed for your specific situation.