Foundation Courses by
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Digital Literacy
Credits: 1 | No. of Hours: 15
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Course Title: Digital Literacy
Course Objectives:
To equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to
thrive in a digital world.
Students should be able to identify and use digital devices, software,
and applications.
Students should learn to organise, store, and retrieve digital
information using various tools and platforms.
Students should understand the potential risks of using digital
technologies and learn how to protect themselves online.
Students should be able to analyse and evaluate digital information
for accuracy, bias, and relevance.
Students should learn to use digital technologies to create and
share content, including multimedia projects and digital art.
Students should understand how digital literacy skills can be applied
in various careers and industries.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course, students will be able to:
Use a computer,
Search for
navigate the internet, Organise, store
information
communicate digitally, and retrieve
accurately on
and use social media digital information
the internet
tools effectively
Use Excel, Protect themselves
PowerPoint and online and understand
other basic tools digital citizenship
Understand the Understand the
future of principles of
technology digital marketing
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Course Contents:
Sr. No. Module Motivation / Learning Outcome
1 Basic Computing Skills
How to use a computer, internet Students will have a strong foundation
navigation, internet search and social in using computers and the internet,
media which will help them in their studies,
research projects, and future careers.
They will learn how to navigate the
internet effectively, find reliable
sources of information, and use social
media responsibly.
2 Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information
Evaluating sources of information Students will have the skills to
evaluate the credibility of sources of
Advanced search techniques information, use advanced search
techniques to find relevant information
Managing information and manage the information they
gather efficiently and effectively.
Ethical use of information They will also learn about the ethical
considerations of using information and
how to avoid plagiarism. These skills will
be invaluable for their academic work,
research projects, and future careers.
3 Developing Skills for Online Research
Defining research topic Students will be equipped with the
necessary skills to conduct online
Effective search queries research effectively. They will learn how
to define a research topic, formulate
Use of variety of sources effective search queries, and use various
sources, such as academic journals,
Organise and manage information databases, and online archives. They will
also learn how to organise and manage
Practise ethical research the information they gather.
4 Using Digital Tools (EXCEL)
Basic formulas and functions Students will have the skills to use
Excel for data management and
Data sorting and filtering analysis. They will learn to use basic
formulas and functions to manipulate
Data visualisation data, sort and filter data to find specific
information and create visually
appealing charts and graphs to present
their findings.
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5 Digital Storytelling using Canva/Powerpoint
Storytelling techniques Students will have the skills to create
compelling digital stories that effectively
Visual design skills communicate their ideas and messages
to their audiences. They will learn how to
Storyboarding develop engaging storylines, use visual
design elements to enhance their
Script writing stories, create storyboards and scripts to
plan their stories and use technical skills
Technical skills to produce high-quality digital stories.
6 Introduction to Digital Security & Avoiding Online Harassment
Concept of digital security Students will better understand digital
security and privacy protection, which
Privacy protection will help them protect their personal
information and prevent cyber-attacks.
Online harassment They will also learn to avoid online
harassment and promote a positive
Digital citizenship digital culture by practising digital
citizenship.
Safe online communication
7 Understanding the future of technology ( AI, Blockchain, Metaverse)
Basics of AI Students will have a better
understanding of the future of
Concept of blockchain technology and the potential impact
it may have on their lives and future
Introduction to metaverse careers.
8 Introduction to Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing Students will become aware of the
different ways in which digital
Personal Branding marketing can be used to benefit
their careers.
Search Engine Optimization
9 Future of Digital Literacy: Trends, Innovations & Impact on Society
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Learning References:
Digital Literacy: A Conceptual Framework for Survival Skills in
the Digital Era by Paul Gilster
Digital Literacy Skills for the 21st Century by TeachThought Staff
Digital Literacy: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What We Need
to Do About It by Doug Belshaw
Digital Literacy for Dummies by Faithe Wempen
Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship: Competing or
Complementary Concepts? by DigEuLit Project
National Educational Technology Standards for Students
by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Digital Citizenship in Schools by Mike Ribble
Pedagogy:
Case studies Collaborative Hands on Projects
and examples Learning Activities and Assignments
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Foundation Courses by
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Course: Digital Literacy
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