Description
The Information & Collaboration Essentials module provides students with essential knowledge and skills needed to efficiently search for, evaluate and organise online information, interact and communicate safely and responsibly, manage their digital footprint, and use collaborative tools.
While students may be proficient in using phones and devices, they often lack the digital skills necessary as they progress through school. To foster effective learning and maintain their well-being, it’s crucial for students to master the ability to critically evaluate online information, safeguard their online safety, interact responsibly, preserve their digital reputation, and engage in collaborative learning experiences.
This module is designed to empower students with the digital skills that are crucial for both their educational journey and life.
Main learning outcomes
Successful students will gain the essential digital skills required to support their learning development. After passing this module, students will feel confident searching for information online, communicating safely and responsibly, managing their digital footprint, and using collaborative tools efficiently. They will be able to:
- understand key information concepts and how to use devices responsibly
- define an information need and search efficiently for online information
- critically evaluate sources, search results and organise online information
- interact and communicate safely online and manage digital footprint
- setup online accounts and use collaborative tools such as online storage, social networks, and online meeting applications
Module overview
| Category | Skill set |
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| Information Concepts and Device Use |
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| Information Search |
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| Online Safety and Digital Footprint |
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| Using Online Collaborative Tools |
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