I am delighted to be asked to introduce this book: its timing is key, given the rate of technological change and advances in our thinking around skills, and it contributes practice, theory and research to a topic that is important on a global scale. In fact, I would say more than ‘important’: digital literacy is a powerful subject, which supports inclusivity, social mobility and digital citizenship. Across all sectors, we can't avoid the digital agenda and this text provides a fabulous insight into digital literacy and learning. The contributors are thought leaders and experts in their fields: they are exactly who we should be listening to. Finally, I can't finish this foreword without mentioning the editors of the text. Jo and Katharine have done so much for digital literacy; they have promoted the topic, shared their knowledge in the sector, produced ground-breaking resources and along the way won awards. They really know what they are talking about – I have no doubt you will enjoy reading this book!