Embedding Digital Literacy as a Graduate Attribute at Leeds Metropolitan UniversitySue Palmer, Associate Dean
Faculty of Arts, Environment and Technology
Wendy Luker, Associate Director
Libraries and Learning Innovation
LILAC 2012
About this presentation
• Background
• Stakeholders
• Reaching a definition of Digital Literacy for Leeds Metropolitan University
• Staff support and development
• Examples of digital literacy embedded in the curriculum
• Evaluation
Background
• Refocus of the Undergraduate Curriculum
• Three graduate attributes
• Previous HEA Change Academy experience
• Project team
Stakeholders
• University senior management
• Course delivery teams
• Students and student representatives
• Professional services teams
• Employers, professional and statutory bodies
• Higher education external environment
Reaching a definition …
• Definitions already ‘out there’ and in use
• Applicability to Leeds Metropolitan environment and our stakeholders
• Canvassing student views
• Definition agreed and publicised
Leeds Metropolitan Definition
“The confident and critical use of information and digital technologies to enhance academic, personal, and professional development.”
Computer literacy
Information literacy
Media literacy
Communication and
collaboration
Professional development planningAcademic
practice Digital scholarship
Skills matrix
Staff development and support
• Staff development days – September 2011
• Follow up workshops
• Online resources and guidance materials
• Global reviewer role in assessing content of new courses and modules
Examples of Digital Literacy embedded in modules
Evaluation
Questions …