Introduction
Congratulations on completing Module 1: Foundations of Digital Fluency on your path to digital fluency.
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Source: eCampus Ontario
Description: A depiction of climbing a mountain that has five checkpoints. The final checkpoint at the top has a flag with a star. The first checkpoint shows a computer monitor; the second checkpoint shows a page or document; the third checkpoint shows a magnifying glass; the fourth checkpoint shows a lit lightbulb; the fifth checkpoint shows two speech bubbles demonstrating dialog. The first checkpoint is shown in black and white with the other checkpoints shown in gray and white.
In Module 1, you learned what digital fluency is and why it matters in post-secondary education and the workplace. You also learned about:
- the digital skills you will need as a learner and a professional;
- course delivery models, including online, hybrid, and HyFlex; and
- emerging technologies in education and the workplace, including virtual reality (V.R.), augmented reality (A.R.), and artificial intelligence (A.I.).
In Module 2: Digital Operational Skills, you will focus on two of the digital skills you were introduced to in Module 1:
Digital Safety: respecting personal digital data and knowing how to ensure safety while participating digitally
Operating Digital Productivity Technology: understanding how different technologies and applications are connected to implement and achieve productivity outcomes
The content in Module 2 will help you stay safe when you are online for learning, work, or personal purposes. You will also learn about digital technologies that can help you be productive in your post-secondary context and your current or future workplace. Let’s get started!
Module 2 Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Investigate digital safety and privacy best practices to mitigate cyber risks.
- Employ digital file management and cloud-based computing solutions.
- Develop self-reliance skills when operating digital productivity technology to minimize workflow disruptions when problems arise.
Before we move on, let’s pause and reflect!
Take a moment to revisit the self-assessment you completed at the start of Module 1. Reflect on your current level of proficiency with Digital Safety and Operating Digital Productive Technology.
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Source: eCampus Ontario
Description: Four columns. Each has a heading with an image below it, and below each image is a certain number of stars and some text. The first column is labeled “Emerging (Learning)” with a stack of four cubes arranged as if a corner; there is one star; the text reads: I am in the early stages of learning this skill. The second column is labeled “Basic (Practicing)” with a dumbbell weight; there are two stars; the text reads: I can use this skill to perform some tasks in my context. The third column is labeled “Proficient (Digital Literacy)” with a gear; there are three stars; the text reads: I can use this skill to perform most tasks in my context. The fourth column is labeled “Advanced (Digital Fluency)”; there are four stars; the text reads: I can use this skill for complex applications and problem-solving in my context.
Make a note of some personal goals (written or audio) to guide your learning in Module 2.
- Are there specific skills you hope to learn or practice in this module?
- Are there skills that you will need as a post-secondary learner?
- Are there skills you may need in your future workplace?