Pathways - Being Digital

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When you select a pathway, you will see a number of activities on a particular theme. Pathways allow you to develop a deeper understanding of a topic. You can work through the activities in your chosen pathway in any order.


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Digital Sustainability

Learn about the environmental impact of everyday online activities and tools and discover ways to minimize that impact. Consider how your digital information literacy skills can be used to mitigate climate anxiety.

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Sustainability of Generative AI

Activity

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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Greener online study

Activity

Tips to reduce your digital carbon footprint whilst studying or working online.

This activity will take you: 5 minutes

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Greener online study (pdf)

Greener online study (word)