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Digital skills : Embracing digital technology
The fundamental skills needed to use the internet, including:
- Email, social media and research through the effective use of search engines and databases.
- Online collaboration with others - for work, to create digital content, and to communicate with friends and family.
- Creating advanced digital content by choosing the relevant tools and developing a creative idea.
- Developing the judgement and knowledge to stay safe online and protect privacy, while treating others with respect.
- Understanding how to use online communities and develop a Personal Learning Network to improve skills and receive support.
- How to become a self-directed learner and reflect on one’s learning; gaining the confidence needed to plan how digital skills can be integrated into future study, work and life.
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| Contributed by: | Digital Academy |
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| Licence: | More information on licences |
| First contributed: | 01 May 2025 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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