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Core Module Information
Module title: Digital Literacies
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: INF11118
Module leader: Frances Ryan
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
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Frances Ryan
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures will be delivered in person and will be interactive. Students are expected to read preparatory materials prior to each lecture. Lecture slides will be made available in the week prior to the lecture.
Face To Face Tutorial 20 Tutorials will involve individual and group tasks designed to apply the principles covered in the lectures. The emphasis will be on problem-solving and practical application of theory. There may be some preparatory work prior to each tutorial session.
Online Guided independent study 158 Students will be expected to review lecture notes, complete preparatory tasks for tutorials and read around the subject. Suggested readings and websites will be made available by the lecturer at the end of each lecture. Students are also encouraged to do their own research to identify suitable reading material in addition to the reading lists provided by the lecturers..
Total Study Hours198
Expected Total Study Hours for Module198


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 4~5 Week 9 , WORDS= 1,500 words Students will develop a plan for delivery digital literacy training to a target group of users. The deliverable will be a 1,500 word plan and a short presentation to an exam panel.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 1~2~3~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours The exam will test all the learning outcomes by getting students to apply their skills and to do a critique on material presented sight unseen. The exam will consist of two accounts of an event or narratives on a topic. The task of the students would be to do a critique on the narratives. This will be a closed book exam.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Digital Literacy
 

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