Worcester College of Technology is coming to the end of a two year project where we have been researching digital literacy skills in our students and teachers and develop resources to improve digital literacy.
One of the main outputs of this project are 2 OCN level 2 Qualifications.
These are
*Blended Online Learning Delivery (BOLD) is aimed at teachers, and consists of three individual level 2 units building to 3 credits for the qualification.
*Online Skills for Learners (OSL) is aimed at students, and also consists of three individual level 2 units building to 3 credits for the qualification.
We have built Moodle courses for each of these units which we are sharing freely under creative commons licence.
If you are interested in finding out more about this please visit our Digital Literacy Moodle at http://diglit.wortech.ac.uk and set up your own account to gain access.
At this site you will be able to view, and if you wish download the courses to install on your own Moodles, as well as find out more about how we have developed digital literacy and blended learning at Worcester College of Technology
"The guide was produced by WISE KIDS for the Welsh Assembly Government.
The guide covers:
Illegal and Inappropriate content
Plagiarism and Copyright
Cyberbullying
Firewalls and Security
Messenger, Social Networking, Trust, Responsibility and Privacy Online
Online Grooming or Inappropriate Contact
Reporting Abuse"
Whilst recognising the benefits of technology, it is also important to be aware of the risks and especially to ensure that children and young people know how to use the Internet safely and responsibly.
e-Crime Wales is a partnership of organisations and agencies committed to equipping Welsh businesses with the knowledge and tools to be aware, vigilant, informed and ultimately safe from the destructive effects of e-Crime in all its forms.
"One year on - learning from innovation in digital literacy
This Lunchtime Byte is a one-hour session on the hot topic of digital literacy. Participants will hear from two digital literacy projects in Wales, as well as get the chance to share news of any digital literacy developments in their organisations and exchange ideas.
"Digital literacy defines those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society.""