Digital Media Literacy Short Course Consultation
Digital Media Literacy Short Course
• 100 hours of learning• Taught over 1, 2 or 3
years• Specified at a common
level• Up to 4 short courses
can be included in the certificate
Digital Media Literacy Short Course
AimThis course aims to develop students’ ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and the internet creatively, innovatively and safely to support their learning and participate effectively in their communities.
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Digital Media Literacy Short Course
My Digital World
Following My Interests Online
Checking the Facts
Publishing Myself
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Strand 1
My Digital World
Topics:
• Why to use digital technologies• Ethical and legal issues• Personal safety online• Charter of online rights• Impact of digital technologies
Strand 2
Following My Interests Online
Topics:
• Characteristics of digital media• Analyse and compare information• Create digital imagery• Explore digital manipulation
Strand 3
Checking the Facts
Topics:
• Digital media and consumer choices • Bias and Influence online• Role of digital media in society
Strand 4
Publishing Myself
Topics:
• Online rights and risks• Protocol for online sharing• Cite and reference accurately• Publish online
AssessmentOngoing Assessment tasks
Digital Portfolio
Digital Citizenship
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