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Resources To Test Students' Digital Literacy Skills

Digital Literacy Survey

The Digital Literacy Survey is a simple and fun self-assessment tool that allows users to discover how digitally literate they really are. Available in almost 20 different languages, this survey consists of a variety of questions based on common ICT tasks, and new media tools. Users will be able to compare their digital confidence to their actual levels of digital literacy. The tool consists of 37 questions and will take approximately five to ten minutes.
Northstar Digital LIteracy Assessment

The Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment allows you to test users on a range of things from Microsoft Powerpoint to social media.

Resources For Students To Improve Their Digital Literacy Skills

All Aboard Digital Skills provides short courses for those at different stages in their use of technologies - including courses on digital creativity, course design and information skills, etc. Users can earn digital badges for satisfactory completion of the courses.

Microsoft Digital Literacy
The Microsoft Digital Literacy curriculum features five courses that cover computer basics: using the internet and productivity programs; security and privacy; digital lifestyles.
Digital Learn
Digital Learn provides digital literacy courses for users at all levels to help them tackle technology at their own pace and gain the confidence they need to succeed.
GCFLearnFree
GCFLearnFree provides essential courses for users needed to live and work in the 21st century, including Microsoft Office, email, internet safety and more.
Google Digital Garage Free
Google Digital Garage Free provides courses on everything from searching the internet to social media, to help users grow their business or career.
Rudaí23 - 23 Things for Information Skills
The Rudaí23 programme is designed to introduce the user to new web tools and apps for creating content, collaborating, networking and sharing their work. While there is a library focus to much of the content there are tools within the course that are widely applicable in higher education. The programme consists of 23 modules. Participants can choose which modules to complete and can earn up to five digital open badges for satisfactory completion of all tasks.
Learner Web
Learner Web is a learning support system for users who want to increase their digital literacy. Learner Web offers self-paced instruction and is typically implemented as a combination of online learning and face-to-face interaction with a tutor or teacher.
Open Learn Centre
Open Learn Centre provides courses on coding, gaming, MOOCS and website development.
Udacity
Udacity provides a suite of job-ready skills including Python, Andriod, AI and Java

Resources to Improve Students' Knowledge of Digital Literacy

Digital Footprint
Digital Footprint can be understood as any trace of data users leave behind as a result of their online activity. This material is created with or without a users consent. Examples include comments on social media, Skype calls, app use and email records. If users click on the above link they will find more information on why it is important, and on what users can do to make sure it reflects them in a good light.
Digital Identity
Digital Identity refers to howa person presents themselves in an online environment. People may use different channels to communicate different facets of their personality and therefore have more than one digital identity. A key issue in this area is being aware of a person intended audience when creating content. In order to find out more click on the Digital Identity link above.
Digital Security
Digital Security refers to measures a user takes to safeguard their data when interacting in a digital environment. Some of the major themes in this area would be managing username & passwords, customising users profile settings on social media sites, disseminating personal information and protecting users against malware. Some of these issues are discussed in a James Lyne Ted talk which is linked above.
Internet Privacy
Internet Privacy refers to the level of security of personal data, communications and preferences published via the internet. It is an issue for any user planning an online purchase, visiting a social media site, participating in an online game or attending forums. There is a risk that any users participating in these activities could have their identity stolen, used or compromised. For more information see the Glen Grenwald Ted Talk linked here on privacy.
Netiquette
Netiquette refers to guidelines for communicating courteously with others in a digital space. The above link provides some details on important issues to consider when interacting with people online.
Copyright
Copyright is the term, which describes the legal rights given to authors/creators of certain categories of work. This means that the owner of material has the right for a fixed number of years, to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material. The above link provides a video review of copyright principles delivered through a series of Disney characters.
Digital Information Evaluation
Digital Information Evaluation refers to the process of assessing whether digital information is reliable, accurate, credible, recognised and based on research. The above link is a video which discusses this area.
Scams and hoaxes
The above link is an activity which helps users spot to signs of scams and hoaxes and avoid getting taken in.

Digital Literacy Tools to Enhance Learning and Assessments

Answer Garden

A minimalistic feedback tool. Use it for real time audience participation, online brainstorming, and classroom feedback.

Recap
Is a free app that lets teachers prompt the students to explain their thinking on a question or topic using video.
Blogger.com
Blogger.com allows the user to share your knowledge, experiences or the latest news, and create a beautiful blog for free.
Classflow
Classflow allows the teacher to build lessons, quizzes, polls for students and even allows the teacher to create digital badges.
Google Forms
Google Forms have evolved to create interactive quizzes and surveys with images, photos, videos, and hyperlinks.
Kahoot
Kahoot allows the user to make a series of multiple choice questions or try their new game – Jumble. The format and number of questions are entirely up to the user Add videos, images, and diagrams to the questions to amplify engagement. Best played in a group setting! Use with adults for professional learning workshops!
Nearpod
Nearpod allows the teacher to create or download their own interactive media presentations, share with other users for their response and monitor and measure student results on an individual and aggregate basis.
Padlet
Padlet is a free online tool, which can be used for many learning activities. Create collaborative padlets for all users to post their responses or have each user create a padlet to demonstrate their learning. There are also different ways you can engage using Wall, Canvas, Stream, Grid, or Shelf.
Plickers
Plickers is a powerful, yet simple tool that lets teachers collect real-time formative assessment data without the need for user devices. The teacher can print the Plickers cards themselves or they can order laminated cards online.
Poll Everywhere
Poll Everywhere is a user-response tool — available on just about any platform from the web to iOS and Android to all the major presentation providers that offers assessment and whole-class participation through teacher designed surveys, polls, and discussion boards.
Quizizz
Quizizz makes it super-easy to create great quizzes in no time. A teacher can use the detailed class and student-level reports to understand where the users are.
Quizlet
Quizlet – the user can develop their own digital flash cards, games, and quizzes.
Recap
Users can explain their thinking on a question or topic using video.
Seesaw
Seesaw allows users to show their work with photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs and links. Great resource for portfolios.
StoryMapJS
StoryMapJS is a free tool to help the user tell stories on the web that highlight the locations of a series of events.
Socrative
Socrative quickly assesses users with prepared activities or on-the-fly questions to get immediate insight into their understanding. A teacher can then use use auto-populated results to determine the best instructional approach to most effectively drive learning
SoftChalk
SoftChalk Lesson Builder is a web lesson editor that lets users easily create engaging, interactive web lessons. With LessonBuilder, users can create professional-looking, interactive content without knowing any HTML, or programming.
Sumopaint
Sumopaint is an online image editor, which can be used without installing anything to a device. It's the most versatile photo editor and painting application that works in a browser. The user can open and save images from their hard drive or save it to cloud
Wix
Wix allows users create a fully personalised, high-quality free website.
Wondershare
Wondershare is useful for creating quizzes and surveys.

Additional Digital Literacy Resources

The Internet Explained
The internet explained in five minutes.
The Guardian Technology
The Guardian Technology provides international reportage of current digital issues.
BBC Webwise
BBC Webwise introduces a range of video and written guides to help users get connected and develop their online skills to make the most of their mobile, tablet, computer or interactive television.
121Digital
121 Digital encourages users to share their digital skills with members of their local communities.
Illinois University Library
Illinois University Library provides a guide to help improve teaching and learning through digital materials.
Jisc
Jisc provides digital advice and shared services for UK education and research.
T1step
T1step offers workshops, webinars and share useful open educational resources (OERs) in the digital skills list identified in the ALL ABOARD Digital Skills Framework.
Telu
TEL Tools TELU is a collection of free online courses, specifically designed to help educators to get the most out of technology, which can support and enhance teaching and learning.

Digital Literacy Guide: Resources

Resources To Test Students' Digital Literacy Skills

Resources For Students To Improve Their Digital Literacy Skills

Resources to Improve Students' Knowledge of Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy Tools to Enhance Learning and Assessments

Additional Digital Literacy Resources

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