Rukantabula, Erasmus and Lukwaro, Elisante
(2017)
Digital Fluency Course: Module 1: Digital Fundamentals.
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Abstract
Digital literacies are those capabilities that are necessary for an individual living, learning and
working in a digital society (JISC, 2014). The use of digital technologies has become integral to
every aspect of daily routines, including teaching and learning processes and academic
administration. Accordingly, academic staff need to be digitally literate to work competently in
this rapidly growing area. This module aims to provide skills, knowledge, and understanding of
how to work in your digital environment in an academic context, and to enhance your skills to
efficiently, critically, creatively, and safely work with digital technologies in your daily
academic routine.
The first topic reminds us of basic computer concepts and operations. We then move on to
internet fundamentals, which covers recommended techniques of searching for information, and
introduces useful web-based applications. The third topic concerns making good use of your
virtual learning environment, using Moodle as an example. Then we explore the fundamentals of
multimedia, with the aim of developing the necessary skills to create and introduce engaging
resources for your students. In the final topic, you have the opportunity to practice editing digital
media.
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