Badged Digital Information Literacy course

We have designed this course to support you on your journey through Level 1 of an undergraduate degree. The Digital and Information Literacy (DIL) course equips you with all the DIL skills you need at Level 1. 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 course 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 homepage lists 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 does the course cover?

Some of the things you will learn on the 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.

Start your badged journey now! Visit the Badged Digital and Information Literacy Level 1 course website.