Preis, RosinaRosinaPreisGeyer, BarbaraBarbaraGeyer2023-04-132023-04-132023-02-27MAP Social Sciences, 3(1), 25-322744-2454http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11790/3521Digital literacy has become an essential form of literacy for the students of the 21st century. This development had been significantly accelerated by the Covid- 19 pandemic, when all students in Austria had to switch to distance learning at some point between the years 2020 and 2022. Based on a web-based survey conducted among Austrian EFL students, this paper aims to investigate the current status of digital literacy among 5th and 6th grade EFL students from their perspective. A special focus is placed on students who have received a digital device for e-Learning purposes within the school year 2021/2022. The following key results were observed: Students have a generally positive attitude towards e-Learning that also shows a connection to their level of digital skills. Furthermore, there are significant differences in experiences and attitudes toward e- Learning based on grade level. Further research into manifold areas of digital literacy could be beneficial in order to gain a deeper understanding of the topic and practical assistance for educators and students.info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Wissenschaftlicher Artikel10.53880/2744-2454.2023.3.1.25