Digital Literacy

Overview

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Learn to navigate the digital world effectively by analyzing core components including essential terminology, data functions, and Wi-Fi operations to build foundational digital knowledge. Apply professional digital etiquette principles to distinguish between personal and professional online spaces while maintaining confidentiality in digital interactions. Develop critical evaluation skills to assess digital information for reliability and bias, enabling you to distinguish factual content from opinions and misinformation circulating online. Master strategic use of social media platforms and their tools for employment opportunities and ongoing professional development. Implement comprehensive digital safety strategies to identify, avoid, and mitigate online threats, cybercrimes, and cyberbullying effects in your digital interactions.

Syllabus

Analyse the core components of the digital world, including essential terminology, the role of data, and the function of Wi-Fi, to establish a foundational understanding of the digital landscape.
Apply principles of professional digital etiquette to online interactions, differentiating between personal and professional digital spaces and maintaining online confidentiality.
Evaluate digital information for reliability and bias, enabling you to effectively decipher factual content from opinion and mistruths spread through the digital world.
Utilise social media platforms and their tools strategically for employment-related activities and continuous professional development.
Implement strategies for digital safety to identify, avoid, and mitigate online threats, cybercrimes, and the effects of cyberbullying.