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.
You can choose relevant activities by:
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Workplace skills
Communication online, self-presentation, networking, researching job opportunities, team-working online.
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Activity Communicating online
Understanding the basics of effective online communication, or netiquette.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
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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Filtering information quickly
Strategies for fast filtering of results when using search engines to find information online.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
Start Filtering information quickly
Generative AI and critical thinking
This activity will help you to think critically about AI outputs.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
Start Generative AI and critical thinking
Screen reader users are advised to use the alternative Word or PDF version
Generative AI and plagiarism
This activity explains plagiarism and referencing within the area of generative AI
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
Start Generative AI and plagiarism
Screen reader users are advised to use the alternative Word or PDF version
Greener online study
Tips to reduce your digital carbon footprint whilst studying or working online.
This activity will take you: 15 minutes
How to write an effective microblog post
Learn how to write an effective microblog post and engage an audience.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
Start How to write an effective microblog post
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
Start Introduction to referencing
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
Start Keeping up-to-date using online networking
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
Start Making the most of microblogging tools (X and others)
Making the most of microblogging tools (X and others) (pdf)
Making the most of microblogging tools (X and others) (word)
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
Referencing books
Find out how to reference books in your writing and in your reference list.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
Referencing ejournals
Find out how to reference ejournals in your writing and in your reference list.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
Referencing websites
Find out how to reference websites in your writing and in your reference list.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
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
Start Responsible and ethical use of generative AI
Screen reader users are advised to use the alternative Word or PDF version
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 a reference management tool
An exploration of the features of online reference management tools, with tips on how to choose the right one.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
Start Selecting a reference management tool
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
Start Selecting the right online tools
Self-assessment: Creating information
A questionnaire to help your skills in creating information online, including writing for different audiences and sharing documents.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
Start Self-assessment: Creating information
Self-assessment: Finding information
A questionnaire to help you assess your skills in finding information online.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
Start Self-assessment: Finding information
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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Sustainability of Generative AI
This activity will help you think critically about the environmental impact of using AI tools.
This activity will take you: 15 minutes
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Writing online
Tips on communicating effectively when writing online.
This activity will take you: 10 minutes
