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Digital Literacy

Digital literacies are those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society (JISC 2014).

Image: Seven elements of digital literacies ©Jisc CC BY-NC-ND

Reference:

Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC). (2014). Developing digital literacies. Retrieved from https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/developing-digital-literacies

What does digital literacy mean to you?

The Padlet platform has been chosen to showcase the work of all the participants.

Students need to post a digital artefact, an example when they have used digital literacy in work, school, uni, personal life. The digital artefact can be anything, from a video they have made, a software they have used to create something creative, such as an image, logo, youtube video, a social story, an infographic, a drawing, or similar.

Post your responses in the Digital Literacy Padlet by double-clicking anywhere on its virtual wall.

Evaluating digital information

Because information, in essence, is found virtually everywhere, the challenge lies in finding sources that will help answer your research question. Have a look at one or more sources listed below, and analyse their suitability in an academic setting as a reliable source of academic information. Would you reference any of these sources? Why, or why not? Refer to the evaluating information criteria to help with this task.

Journal articles

• Lightweight composite timber façade wall with improved thermal response 

• Comparing the performance of brick and timber in residential buildings – The case of Australia

An advertisement

• Concrete blocks, bricks, pavers and retaining walls

E-book

• Building Materials: Product Emission and Combustion Health Hazards

News report

• D. I. Y. Reno warning: Hit TV shows like 'The Block' might inspire our inner-Scotty Cam

Lynda.com

• Green building concepts - foundations​

Website

• BuildingGreen

Organisation

Victorian Building Authority

What does your digital footprint look like? Take a quiz.

What does your digital footprint say about you? Take a quiz to find out.

Your Digital Footprint 

Does the content you post really adds value to your online profile? 

Discuss further the importance of keeping a positive online presence, thinking of your career and your personal life. Refer to the online resources as below: