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OU library helps make sense of the digital world

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Ever wondered about your digital footprint? Or wondered who or what you can trust online? OU Library Services recently launched a new website called Being Digital to help you do just that.

Being Digital is a collection of short, easy-to-follow activities on finding, using and creating information online that will help you become a confident and critical user of digital tools and resources for study, work and in everyday life. 
 

You’ll find activities on:

  • Making the most of online networks
  • Managing your digital identity
  • Using Wikipedia
  • Evaluating and using online tools
  • Searching effectively

Each chunk of learning should take no more than 10 minutes to complete, making it easy to fit Being Digital activities into your schedule. You can decide how you would like to use the site; you can select individual activities by browsing an A-Z list or follow a specific pathway to give you a deeper understanding of a topic.

To find out more about how Being Digital can help you develop essential skills for your studies, work or everyday life, visit the website.
 

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