Introduction
Congratulations on completing Module 4: Digital Creation Skills on your path to digital fluency.
Image 5.1
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 four checkpoints are shown in black and white with the other checkpoint shown in gray and white.
In Module 4, you learned about two digital skills:
Digital Creation: implementing new or unfamiliar digital tools and emerging technologies for the purpose of creation
Specific topics included:
- graphic design (including presentations, infographics, and academic posters),
- website creation,
- video and podcast production,
- digital portfolios, and
- 3D printing.
Digital Problem Solving: troubleshooting technology and engaging in the inquiry process to represent data in various digital formats, to inform decisions
Specific topics included:
- troubleshooting digital technology,
- mind mapping with digital tools, and
- solving problems with digital tools.
In Module 5: Digital Socialization Skills, you will focus on the last three digital skills in this micro-credential:
Digital Communication: communicating effectively and ethically in different contexts utilizing appropriate digital tools
Digital Collaboration: interacting collaboratively with digital tools, for the co-constructing of knowledge, meaning, and content
Social Media Management: managing social media profiles and digital community engagement for non-formal, informal, and formal learning
These digital skills will help you share your ideas and collaborate with others in your post-secondary context, your future workplace, and beyond!
Module 5 Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Discuss effective digital communication and collaboration techniques.
- Develop engaging digital content for virtual presentations.
- Analyze and interpret social media community participation to ensure data-driven optimization decisions.
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 Communication, Digital Collaboration, and Social Media Management Skills.
Image 5.2
Source: eCampus Ontario
Description: The same image as Image 1.7 from module one and 2.2 from module 2. 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 5.
- 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?