Information & Digital Literacy for University Success
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Approx. 37 hours to complete
Course Summary
Digital Literacy is a course that will help you develop essential skills to thrive in the digital world. You will learn how to navigate the internet, use technology for communication and collaboration, and protect your digital identity and privacy.Key Learning Points
- Understand the importance of digital literacy in today's society
- Learn how to use digital tools for communication and collaboration
- Develop strategies to protect your digital identity and privacy
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a solid understanding of digital literacy
- Use digital tools for communication and collaboration
- Protect your digital identity and privacy
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic computer skills
- Access to the internet
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assessments
Similar Courses
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Internet History, Technology, and Security
- Digital Marketing
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Sherry Turkle
- danah boyd
- David Weinberger
Related Books
Description
This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In this course, you will learn how to develop your Information & Digital Literacy Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to:
Outline
- Introduction to Information & Digital Literacy at University
- Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
- 1.1a Welcome and Course Information
- 1.1b Introduction to Example Essay Question
- 1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
- 1.2b Introduction to Digital Literacy
- 1.3 Survival Skills for University
- 1.4 Academic Integrity
- Information & Digital Literacy Overview & Learning Outcomes
- Information & Digital Literacy Assessment Overview
- Summative Peer Assessment
- Glossary of Terms
- Acknowledgements
- 1.1 Learning Outcomes
- 1.2 Learning Outcomes
- 1.3 Learning Outcomes
- 1.4 Learning Outcomes
- 1.1 Practice Quiz
- 1.2 Practice Quiz
- 1.3 Practice Quiz
- 1.4 Practice Quiz
- Summative Quiz - Module 1
- Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 1
- Defining, Accessing & Searching for Information
- 2.1a The Scholarly and Cultural Record
- 2.1b Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sources
- 2.1c Discipline Specific Information
- 2.2a Common Information Sources at University
- 2.2b Characteristics of Journal Articles
- 2.3 Accessing Information (Experts)
- 2.4a Defining an Information Need
- 2.4b Developing a Search Strategy
- 2.4c Documenting and Evaluating the Search Strategy
- 2.1 Learning Outcomes
- 2.1b Information Types by Field
- 2.2 Learning Outcomes
- 2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Humanities
- 2.2b How to Read a Journal Article in the Sciences
- 2.3 Learning Outcomes
- 2.4 Learning Outcomes
- 2.1 Practice Quiz
- 2.2 Practice Quiz
- 2.3 Practice Quiz
- 2.4 Practice Quiz
- Summative Quiz - Module 2
- Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 2
- Critically Evaluating, Filtering & Managing Information
- 3.1a Critically Evaluating Information
- 3.1b Critically Evaluating Web Resources
- 3.1c Critically Evaluating Wikipedia (Screencast)
- 3.2a Establishing Relevance
- 3.2b Establishing Relevance
- 3.3a Managing Information: Files
- 3.3b Managing Information: Folders
- 3.4a Processing and Coding: Steps 1 and 2
- 3.4b Processing and Coding: Step 3
- 3.1 Learning Outcomes
- 3.2 Learning Outcomes
- 3.2b Supplementary Academic Articles
- 3.3 Learning Outcomes
- 3.3b Guides to File-naming Conventions and Folder Hierarchies
- 3.4 Learning Outcomes
- 3.1 Practice Quiz
- 3.2 Practice Quiz
- 3.3 Practice Quiz
- 3.4 Practice Quiz
- Summative - Module 3
- Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 3
- Referencing, Incorporating Sources & Avoiding Plagiarism
- 4.1 Avoiding Plagiarism
- 4.2 Referencing & Attributing Resources
- 4.3a Incorporating Sources
- 4.3b Incorporating Sources: Quotes
- 4.3c Paraphrasing and Summarising
- 4.4a Referencing Software
- 4.4b Mendeley
- 4.4c Zotero
- 4.4d EndNote
- 4.1 Learning Outcomes
- 4.2 Learning Outcomes
- 4.3 Learning Outcomes
- 4.4 Learning Outcomes
- 4.4a Referencing Software
- 4.1 Practice Quiz
- 4.2 Practice Quiz
- 4.3 Practice Quiz
- Summative - Module 4
- Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 4
- Disseminating & Communicating Information
- 5.1a Copyright
- 5.1b Creative Commons Licencing
- 5.2 Digital Networks for Learning and Research
- 5.3a Managing Digital Identity
- 5.3b Presenting yourself online
- 5.4a Communicating Online
- 5.4b Emailing Lecturers
- 5.4c Writing an Email
- 5.4d Discussion Board Netiquette
- 5.1 Learning Outcomes
- 5.2 Learning Outcomes
- 5.3 Learning Outcomes
- 5.3a Security Management Tips
- 5.4 Learning Outcomes
- 5.1 Practice Quiz
- 5.2 Practice Quiz
- 5.3 Practice Quiz
- 5.4 Practice Quiz
- Summative - Module 5
- Discussion Board Self-Assessment - Module 5
- Summative Assessment
- Summative assignment overview
- How to mark your peer's assignments
- Practice peer marking activity answers
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the significance of digital literacy with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students have given this course high marks for its engaging and informative content. One key aspect that many users found beneficial was the course's ability to teach practical skills that can be applied in real-world situations.Pros from User Reviews
- Course content is engaging and informative
- Teaches practical skills applicable in real-world situations
- Good introduction to digital literacy
- Flexible scheduling
- Instructor was knowledgeable and helpful
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Length of the course was too short for some users
- Limited opportunity for hands-on practice
- Some technical difficulties reported
- Course lacks depth in certain areas
Katherine Olston
4.9 Raiting
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