Global Digital Literacy V1

The internet has revolutionized the way people communicate, with email almost replacing traditional letters, social media allowing people to air their views to people they will never meet, and online news media overtaking newspapers as a means of finding out what is happening. If you don’t understand how to use these tools, it is very easy to feel as if you are being left behind. However, digital competence is well within reach of anyone with access to the internet and much easier to achieve than you might imagine.

This course explores the five key areas of digital competence identified in the DigComp framework. They include data literacy, communication and collaboration, content creation, safety and problem solving. You’ll learn the importance of digital literacy, defined as ‘the ability to interpret, communicate, and create information in many formats’, and how valuable this can be. You will learn how to expertly and safely communicate online, how to collaborate with others, and how to create your own content with the help of exciting free tools on the internet. Safety and problem solving is the final topic that will also have you navigating the internet confidently and securely and making good choices. As you progress through the course you will see examples of how the internet can be a force for good, opening up opportunities for community building, fundraising, lobbying, and organizing.

This course includes detailed examples of those who have used their skills and knowledge of Global Digital Literacy to provide positive changes worldwide. These examples give ideas on what you can accomplish from small community changes to larger-scale transformations, such as human rights issues and climate change. If you are keen to find out why everyone else finds the internet indispensable, or you have some knowledge but want to explore more, or are a teacher or trainer seeking access to high-quality teaching for your pupils, this course is perfect for you. Start today and discover a whole new world at your fingertips!