Discover what digital literacy is and why your ability to evidence skills in this area is critical for career success. Digital literacy is more than knowing how to use a smartphone or a computer. In an increasingly digitised world, digital literacy is now just as important as traditional literacy. So, it’s no surprise that employer demand for skills in this area has surged.
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Digital literacy is about using technology to find, use and share information. It’s also about understanding the importance of privacy, security and assessing the credibility of information.
This course explores skills, trends and issues in digital literacy. You’ll also discover how to benchmark and evidence your digital literacy skills, which can help you to advance in your career.
What topics will you cover?
- The role of digital literacy in jobs of today and the future
- What digital literacy skills employers are looking for and why
- Trends, issues and opportunities related to the use of digital technologies in the workplace
- Practical strategies for improving digital literacy
- How to benchmark your digital literacy skills against international qualifications frameworks
- Methods for evidencing your expertise in digital literacy using Deakin’s Professional Practice credential criteria.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Describe digital literacy and what skills it entails
- Identify trends, issues and opportunities related to the use of digital technologies in the workplace
- Assess your level of digital literacy against international qualifications frameworks
- Collect evidence to demonstrate your capability and/or apply for a digital literacy credential.
