our course on Digital Literacy
for distance learners.
I hope you found this course useful
and you’ve got some good ideas
about how to use digital
devices and platforms
to help you with your studies!
But you know what? I think a lot
of the things we’ve talked about
in these videos are useful
even beyond study. So that’s
what I want to talk about today:
digital literacy in your everyday lives.
Right at the beginning of this course,
we defined digital literacy
as: “having the skills
and knowledge required to achieve
our goals in a digital society.”
And let’s face it:
today our world
is more connected than ever.
Think about how often you connect
with friends and family
on social media, or use the internet
to get the information you
need. Digital communications are
a big part of our lives,
so what have we learned on
this course that
we can use in our everyday lives?
For me one of the most
important things is how to
communicate effectively with others
online. It’s really important to behave
in a respectful way to other people.
Because online communication
is not face to face,
sometimes people say things they would
never say in the physical world.
People who say mean
and horrible things online are called
‘trolls’, like monsters from fairy tales.
Nobody likes trolls – so always treat other
people online with respect.
Remember – the internet never forgets.
Things you post on
social media can be hard to get rid of
– so think very carefully before you put it online.
Safety and security
are really important too.
Don’t give away your personal details
– or anyone else’s.
You don’t want strange people
showing up on your doorstep,
or being able
to access your bank account!
We’ve talked about using
the internet to find information,
but always remember to critically
evaluate the information
you find online.
If you use incorrect information
in your studies
you can lose marks.
In the same way, if you accept
incorrect information, your understanding
of the world could be based
on something that is not true.
So use your judgement and go
deeper into the information
you find to make sure you can believe it.
So those are a few of the key things
to remember when you are online.
I think we are very lucky
to be living in the digital age.
These are wonderful resources
that have revolutionised
the way we get information
and communicate with each other.
But we always need to be
improving our digital skills
so that we can make the best
and safest use of the online world.
So enjoy your experiences online
and I hope that your digital skills will make
you a better student!
Bye for now!
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