Core Module Information
Module title: Digital Literacies

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: INF11118
Module leader: David Haynes
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Digital literacies covers digital and information literacies, including media literacy, learning environments and community learning. The module includes understanding and engaging in digital practices, finding information, critically evaluating information, managing and communicating information, and sharing digital content.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Think critically and make balanced judgements about information

LO2: Understand the skills needed to find, communicate and use information safely and effectively

LO3: Evaluate content on social media and distinguish between factual information and mis-information

LO4: Develop strategies for empowering individuals and communities to evaluate and make effective use of digital information

LO5: Deploy appropriate technologies to facilitate the discovery, evaluation and use of digital information

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

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