Badged Digital and Information Literacy courses: Levels 1 and 2

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The badged Digital and Information Literacy courses will support you on your journey through levels 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree. Each level equips you with all the digital and information literacy (DIL) skills you need at that level of study. You will learn from a range of materials, such as interactive activities, recorded tutorials, and guidance, and you will be tested on your learning with a series of quizzes.

When you successfully finish the quizzes, you will be rewarded with a digital badge. These badges can be shared on social media platforms, like LinkedIn, and are a great way of showcasing your skills to prospective employers.

You are free to work through the badged courses at your own pace. This means you can get a headstart on building your DIL skills before your module starts, or catch up when your studies are quieter. You may also find it helpful to go back to parts of the course should you ever need to. The index on the course homepages list all the activities covered in the course, so you can easily find the help you need, at the time you need it.

These skills are an essential component of academic study. But they also give you the edge in the workplace and everyday life. 

What do the courses cover?

Some of the things you will learn on the Level 1 badged course include:

  • finding good quality information from a range of sources
  • using digital tools to learn and collaborate with others
  • knowing who and what you can trust online
  • working with digital information (in all its forms) in an ethical, creative and secure way
  • referencing, and how to avoid plagiarism
  • ethical and effective communication in online spaces
  • taking care of your digital wellbeing and that of others

Level 2 takes things a step further. It includes content on:

  • using Generative AI tools ethically and responsibly
  • searching databases and other sources to find a variety of resource types
  • reducing the environmental impact of your online activity
  • developing critical skills that will help you evaluate the resources you find
  • using images in your work and understanding copyright
  • time management.

Start your badged journey now! 

Visit the Digital and Information Literacy Level 1  site, or Digital and Information Literacy Level 2.