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Project by Dr. Emma Coonan "IntroductionThis short project, based at Cambridge University Library and funded by the Arcadia Programme, sought to develop a practical curriculum for information literacy that meets the needs of the undergraduate student entering higher education over the next five years.The research is grounded in relevant theoretical models and reviews of recent professional literature and existing best practices. In addition, the authors consulted with experts in the information literacy field, and also those working in curriculum design and educational technologies.Project aims and objectivesThis project sought to develop a practical curriculum for information literacy that meets the needs of the undergraduate student entering higher education over the next five years. Specifically the project aimed:* To understand the information needs of future undergraduate students on entering higher education* To develop a revolutionary curriculum for information literacy that can be used with undergraduate students entering UK higher education* To provide practical guidance about how best to equip students with the knowledge, skills and behaviour around information use to support their learning in the digital age* To develop a flexible curriculum that can be used and adapted in the higher education community and used in face to face, blended and online learning provision."

"Despite the growing interest in digital literacy within educational policy, guidance for secondary educators in terms of how digital literacy translates into the classroom is lacking. As a result, many teachers feel ill-prepared to support their learners in using technology effectively. The DigiLit Leicester project created an infrastructure for holistic, integrated change, by supporting staff development in the area of digital literacy for secondary school teachers and teaching support staff. "

"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.""

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.

"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"

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. 

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

#digitallityeracy and coding in schools - expect an update in 2014, says Guardian

Lots of advice and guidance on managing your digital identity.