Activities A-Z - Being Digital

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Being digital activities cover the skills we all need to be effective online. Activities are short and easy to follow.

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Using

Filtering, skimming and scanning, trust online, what you can re-use, evaluating online interactions, synthesising, managing your information, sharing.

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An introduction to generative AI

A brief overview of what Generative AI is and how it is being used.

This activity will take you: 5 minutes

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Anatomy of a Journal

How to identify the different elements which make up a journal and a journal article, and understand the role of peer review.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Avoiding plagiarism

A podcast explaining what plagiarism is and how you can avoid it by developing skills in referencing and managing information efficiently.

This activity will take you: 4 minutes

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Avoiding plagiarism video

Bob discovers what plagiarism is and how he can avoid it. Transcript available.

This activity will take you: 2 minutes

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Communicating online

Understanding the basics of effective online communication, or netiquette.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Deciding what to trust online

This activity will help you to develop some criteria for judging the accuracy and reliability of information you find online.

This activity will take you: 5 minutes

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Developing a good digital footprint

This activity explains what a digital footprint is, and provides guidance on how to check on and improve your own digital footprint.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Evaluation using PROMPT

Introduces the framework PROMPT, a set of criteria which can be used to evaluate information found online.

This activity will take you: 5 minutes

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Generative AI and critical thinking

This activity will help you to think critically about AI outputs.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Introduction to referencing

An introduction to what referencing is, why it's important and what elements are included in a typical reference.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Keeping up-to-date using online networking

Learn how online networks can help you keep up-to-date and be able to select an appropriate network for your needs.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Making the most of microblogging tools (X and others)

How to make the most of microblogging tools (X and others)..

This activity will take you: 5 minutes

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My digital identity

Be aware of who your audience is when posting in online spaces, and learn the basics of presenting yourself effectively.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Recognising plagiarism

An introduction to plagiarism and some of the forms it can take.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Referencing books

Find out how to reference books in your writing and in your reference list.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Referencing ejournals

Find out how to reference ejournals in your writing and in your reference list.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Referencing websites

Find out how to reference websites in your writing and in your reference list.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Responsible and ethical use of generative AI

This tutorial looks at how to use generative AI tools in a more ethical and responsible way.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Scams and hoaxes

Learn how to spot some of the signs of email scams.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Scanning and skimming a web page

Learn how to use techniques to help you to read online information more efficiently and quickly.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Selecting the right online tools

An introduction to some of the online tools available with questions to ask when choosing the right one.

This activity will take you: 5 minutes

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Self-assessment: Understanding digital practices

A questionnaire to help you assess how familiar and confident you are with digital tools and online environments.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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Self-assessment: Using information

A self assessment questionnaire to evaluate how confident you are in using information online, including evaluating what you find, acknowledging the work of others, and keeping track of your sources.

This activity will take you: 10 minutes

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