Digital Media Literacy Short Course Consultation

Digital Media Literacy Short Course

• 100 hours of learning• Taught over 1, 2 or 3

years• Specified at a common

level• Up to 4 short courses

can be included in the certificate

Digital Media Literacy Short Course

AimThis course aims to develop students’ ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and the internet creatively, innovatively and safely to support their learning and participate effectively in their communities.

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Digital Media Literacy Short Course

My Digital World

Following My Interests Online

Checking the Facts

Publishing Myself

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Strand 1

My Digital World

Topics:

• Why to use digital technologies• Ethical and legal issues• Personal safety online• Charter of online rights• Impact of digital technologies

Strand 2

Following My Interests Online

Topics:

• Characteristics of digital media• Analyse and compare information• Create digital imagery• Explore digital manipulation

Strand 3

Checking the Facts

Topics:

• Digital media and consumer choices • Bias and Influence online• Role of digital media in society

Strand 4

Publishing Myself

Topics:

• Online rights and risks• Protocol for online sharing• Cite and reference accurately• Publish online

AssessmentOngoing Assessment tasks

Digital Portfolio

Digital Citizenship

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