Digital Fluency: Stop Collecting Info, Start Applying
Hosts: Mark Smith and Meg Smith
Digital fluency isn’t about hoarding tips. It’s the applied, confident use of tools to get outcomes. In this episode, Mark and Meg unpack why ownership beats second-hand knowledge, how to build a learn-it-all habit you can stick to, and where “one level deeper” makes the difference. You’ll hear practical moves for handling change, tightening privacy, avoiding social engineering traps, and using AI productively with a simple workflow that respects judgement.
What you’ll learn
Digital fluency as applied skill, not passive literacy
Why you can’t binge 25 years of capability in a weekend
Small daily reps to beat change fatigue and build momentum
Zero Trust habits, passkeys, MFA, and smarter sharing
A practical AI workflow: research, scope, section prompts, JSON outputs, read-aloud review
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Skills in the Intelligence Age
02:26 The Importance of Digital Fluency
07:50 Navigating Change and Resistance
12:56 Understanding Digital Fluency and Cybersecurity
18:03 Personal Experiences with Cybersecurity
23:34 Trust and Data Privacy
27:11 Practical Tips for AI Productivity
32:55 The Benefits of Digital Fluency
About the hosts
Mark Smith helps people reach their full potential with AI, focusing on practical adoption, governance, and real-world outcomes.
Meg Smith blends marketing, tech, and learning design. She champions ako in the Māori worldview, the idea that we learn and teach together.
If you found this useful
Subscribe, like, and share with a friend or teammate who wants to be future ready. Drop your questions in the comments, or join the WhatsApp group, and we may feature them in an upcoming episode.
Keywords
digital fluency, digital literacy, The Intelligence Age, skills over knowledge, learn-it-all mindset, AI skills, AI productivity, prompt engineering, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot prompts, Zero Trust, cybersecurity hygiene, data privacy, social engineering, identity theft prevention
#AIAdvantage #DigitalFluency #FutureOfWork #Cybersecurity #Copilot
Hosts: Mark Smith and Meg Smith
Digital fluency isn’t about hoarding tips. It’s the applied, confident use of tools to get outcomes. In this episode, Mark and Meg unpack why ownership beats second-hand knowledge, how to build a learn-it-all habit you can stick to, and where “one level deeper” makes the difference. You’ll hear practical moves for handling change, tightening privacy, avoiding social engineering traps, and using AI productively with a simple workflow that respects judgement.
What you’ll learn
Digital fluency as applied skill, not passive literacy
Why you can’t binge 25 years of capability in a weekend
Small daily reps to beat change fatigue and build momentum
Zero Trust habits, passkeys, MFA, and smarter sharing
A practical AI workflow: research, scope, section prompts, JSON outputs, read-aloud review
Join the private WhatsApp group
We’re building a supportive space for Q&A, peer tips, and episode follow-ups. Request access here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E0iyXcUVhpl9um7DuKLYEz
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Skills in the Intelligence Age
02:26 The Importance of Digital Fluency
07:50 Navigating Change and Resistance
12:56 Understanding Digital Fluency and Cybersecurity
18:03 Personal Experiences with Cybersecurity
23:34 Trust and Data Privacy
27:11 Practical Tips for AI Productivity
32:55 The Benefits of Digital Fluency
About the hosts
Mark Smith helps people reach their full potential with AI, focusing on practical adoption, governance, and real-world outcomes.
Meg Smith blends marketing, tech, and learning design. She champions ako in the Māori worldview, the idea that we learn and teach together.
If you found this useful
Subscribe, like, and share with a friend or teammate who wants to be future ready. Drop your questions in the comments, or join the WhatsApp group, and we may feature them in an upcoming episode.
Keywords
digital fluency, digital literacy, The Intelligence Age, skills over knowledge, learn-it-all mindset, AI skills, AI productivity, prompt engineering, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot prompts, Zero Trust, cybersecurity hygiene, data privacy, social engineering, identity theft prevention
#AIAdvantage #DigitalFluency #FutureOfWork #Cybersecurity #Copilot
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