This article aims to report on the current state of research on the various alternative solutions in increasing global citizen awareness by utilizing digital literacy as an ability to use digital media (Internet of things, big data, and robotical feature). This research used a critical study method by examining the literature and identifying the current trend related to digital literacy and global citizen. In all the 42 papers that were reviewed. the results showed that digital literacy is an important implication to collaborate and communicate with global digital networks that enable every individual to be aware of being an active and participatory citizen of world issues without losing identity.