Consider the rights, wrongs and possible consequences of online behaviour
Look after own digital wellbeing
Be aware of own digital footprint
Participate
Follow instructions for accessing and using tools for study, e.g. OU VLE tools and sites
Maintain digital wellbeing
Be aware of own digital footprint
Recognise the differences between private and public internet spaces, and the difference in communication required within them
Know when to ‘switch off’; recognise when technology is causing distraction, stress or overload, and disconnect when necessary
Behave appropriately in online spaces according to guidelines
Overview
Use digital tools to participate in learning, collaborating and sharing with peers
Look after own digital wellbeing
Participate
Follow instructions for accessing and using learning tools, sites, and apps for study, e.g. OU VLE tools and sites
Identify tools to manage study, e.g. calendars, task lists
Participate in a variety of learning activities and collaborative spaces, sharing content appropriate to the tool and context
Develop own digital practices
Identify existing digital skills
Maintain digital wellbeing
Take personal responsibility for behaving appropriately in an online community
Recognise the differences between platforms and how their use affects your personal digital footprint
Recognise distraction, overload and stress, and disconnect when necessary
Overview
Begin to create a personal study environment using different tools
Communicate ethically with others
Evaluate current practice/digital skills and know where to go for development
Participate
Use digital tools and apps to find, use and organise online information and resources, to support study and personal development, e.g. time management apps
Develop own digital practices
Evaluate current digital skills and identify where to go for development
Maintain digital wellbeing
Recognise how behaviour impacts on self and others
Communicate with a range of audiences appropriately in an online setting, with awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities
Adopt strategies to manage distractions, stress or overload
Overview
Update and adapt own digital practice and use of tools, taking account of own wellbeing
Communicate ethically and legally online, showing personal and cultural awareness
Participate
Select and use digital tools in learning and professional development, to manage, organise, share and reflect, e.g. mind-mapping, note-taking
Develop own digital practices
Adapt to new and emerging technologies, independently evaluating use of devices, software, apps, plug-ins and upgrades
Maintain digital wellbeing
Practise principles of legal and ethical behaviour online
Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural difference, the wellbeing of self and others, and appropriate etiquette when communicating in different spaces
Adapt and develop own strategies to manage distractions, stress or overload
Overview
Develop personal learning environment and digital scholarship techniques, taking account of own wellbeing
Communicate ethically and legally online, showing personal and cultural awareness
Produce a comprehensive literature review in a specific subject
Participate
Select and use digital tools to create own tailored personal learning environment
Engage in digital scholarship within a subject or professional context
Develop own digital practices
Apply digital techniques to conduct and share research
Maintain digital wellbeing
Practise principles of legal and ethical behaviour online
Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural difference, the wellbeing of self and others, and appropriate etiquette when communicating in different spaces
Adapt and develop own strategies to manage distractions, stress or overload
Find information
Overview
Distinguish between types of information using given sources and follow instructions to carry out a basic search
Select information sources
Distinguish between the types of information found using a search engine and an online library, and between websites for different purposes
Search for information using a given range of sources
Search techniques
Carry out a basic search for information on the web or within a website on a pre-defined topic, using the guidance provided
Demonstrate awareness that the top results in a web search may be paid for or sponsored listings and that results may be personalised
Overview
Identify which are the relevant sources in a subject area
Carry out a search on a given topic using a given source using simple techniques
Be able to follow up a reference
Select information sources
Identify key sources of information in the subject area or context, including academic and professional sources
Know how different information resource types are relevant to the subject, such as law cases or data
Search techniques
Plan, carry out and review a search in a given database on a given topic
Find journal articles or books from a reference
Use phrase searching to limit results
Overview
Identify a range of sources, distinguishing between primary and secondary
Independently carry out subject searches using a range of sources, using common database features
Adapt and refine searches if necessary
Select information sources
Identify a range of key sources of information in the subject area
Distinguish between primary and secondary sources
Search techniques
Independently carry out a simple subject search within more than one database
Identify search features and functionality common to a range of databases and search engines, such as field searching, Boolean, limits
Review search results and adapt and refine the search if necessary
Overview
Identify a wide range of sources to address research problems and independently design a strategy to search several databases using a range of techniques
Be aware of ways of keeping up to date in a subject area
Select information sources
Identify problems or research questions and independently find and select appropriate information to address these
Independently devise and carry out strategy for finding information needed, using a range of sources
Search techniques
Use a range of database functionality in several databases, such as citation searching, and interpret the results
Use sources of current information to keep up to date and to inform career or personal goals research
Overview
Conduct a thorough literature search using a comprehensive range of sources using advanced search techniques
Keep up to date using a range of tools
Select information sources
Search independently across a comprehensive range of sources and information formats
Produce an independently conducted thorough literature search in a specific subject area, making effective use of advanced search techniques and database functionality
Search techniques
Demonstrate a critical and systematic approach to staying up-to-date, using the most appropriate tools and resources
Critically evaluate
Overview
Distinguish between examples of high- and low-quality information and follow instructions to evaluate it
Evaluate quality of information
Distinguish between examples of information of high and low quality on the web; follow instructions for its evaluation
Filter
Use quality criteria to carry out initial filtering of material from a search
Evaluate digital tools
Find and choose appropriate digital tools to support study, such as apps for word processing or note taking
Overview
Identify relevant and reliable tools and information in a given context, by applying basic quality criteria, and filter results based on this
Evaluate quality of information
Judge the value and relevance of different kinds of information such as academic, professional, personal or political
Apply basic criteria to evaluate the quality of given information (e.g. Who What Why)
Filter
Use quality criteria to carry out initial filtering of material from a search
Evaluate digital tools
Find and select online tools based on their relevance to the study context, e.g. dictionary apps
Overview
Apply comprehensive quality criteria to evaluate information, data and tools from a range of sources to support study
Evaluate quality of information
Apply quality criteria to evaluate a range of resources, including data, effectively (e.g. PROMPT)
Filter
Apply quality criteria to filter results from a range of sources
Evaluate digital tools
Apply relevant quality criteria to evaluate and use a range of digital tools to support study
Overview
Critically evaluate information, tools and data from any source by applying comprehensive quality criteria, to focus on the most appropriate
Evaluate quality of information
Use quality criteria to critically evaluate information from any source
Filter
Use quality criteria to filter results from searches and focus on the most relevant information or data within documents, e.g. by skim reading article abstracts
Evaluate digital tools
Evaluate and use digital tools and media in any context (e.g. study, personal or professional)
Overview
Critically appraise digital tools and information from any source using comprehensive quality criteria, to filter large quantities of information; make judgements on own work and the work of others
Evaluate quality of information
Engage in critical appraisal, including judgements on own work and the work of others
Filter
Define the scope of a research question and apply relevant criteria to filter large quantities of information related to the question
Evaluate digital tools
Critically evaluate, select and use unfamiliar digital tools and media for any context (e.g. study, personal or professional)
Manage, create and communicate information
Overview
Know what is meant by plagiarism, and the need to credit the work of others in own assessed work
Follow good practice in the management of predefined information; save links from searches
Use simple spreadsheet features and visual representations of data
Know what is meant by digital profile and the different communication styles of social media
Academic integrity and ethical use of information
Know what copyright is
Know what plagiarism is and how to avoid it
Organise digital files
Follow good practice in the management of files and folders
Bookmark/save/favourite webpages, images, messages from the web and social media
Maintain digital profiles
Know importance of managing digital identity and profile privacy settings
Know difference between private (e.g. texts or email) and public (e.g. social networking sites) online communications
Manage and create digital data
Be familiar with simple features of data management in spreadsheets
Interpret graphical and visual representations of data
Media and audience awareness
Know how different media can reach distinct audiences, and use different communication styles, e.g. Twitter or Instagram
Be aware of the impact of false or damaging communication
Synthesise information
Include information and evidence from given sources in one's own work
Search techniques
Demonstrate a critical and systematic approach to staying up-to-date, using the most appropriate tools and resources
Overview
Be aware of plagiarism and reference where appropriate
Follow good practice in the management, synthesis and presentation of a predefined range of information
Select and record information from search results
Use and interpret digital data from spreadsheets and other tools
Manage own digital profile, explain how messages are communicated in different media
Academic integrity and ethical use of information
Know what copyright is and how to avoid plagiarism through referencing the work of others
Be aware that references can be created in different styles
Organise digital files
Follow good practice in the management of files and folders in different spaces (institutional, personal or cloud storage)
Accurately record search results
Maintain digital profiles
Manage and maintain digital profiles/identity; use privacy settings appropriately
Engage with and communicate using digital media; know how their use can affect personal digital profile
Manage and create digital data
Use digital data in spreadsheets and other tools
Interpret graphical and visual representations of data; use them as evidence
Media and audience awareness
Explain how messages are designed and communicated for different purposes and using different media
Observe “netiquette”, e.g. when using forums
Synthesise information
Synthesise information and evidence from given sources in one's own work
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Reference others’ work appropriately and accurately
Manage diverse information, from search results to images and data, securely and ethically; able to synthesise, re-purpose for different audiences
Manage, interpret and apply data
Manage different digital profiles to support academic and career goals
Academic integrity and ethical use of information
Respect rules of copyright and plagiarism
Reference accurately and appropriately
Use content ethically and legally, according to its terms of use
Recognise that digital content may have different terms of use, e.g. public domain, Creative Commons
Organise digital files
Manage digital information using appropriate digital tools and methods, such as reference management software, tagging
Systematically record and manage search results
Maintain digital profiles
Manage digital profiles for different personal, professional and academic networks
Maintain positive digital reputation in online communications
Manage and create digital data
Manage digital data in spreadsheets and other media
Interpret and apply digital data relevant to the subject of study
Media and audience awareness
Communicate with different audiences, for a variety of purposes, using different digital media (e.g. blog posts, presentations, infographics)
Be respectful and inclusive when communicating online
Synthesise information
Synthesise information from a range of diverse materials
Overview
Construct a major bibliography and conduct a literature review according to discipline requirements
Curate and manage a large volume of diverse information securely and ethically
Analyse, synthesise and communicate digital content both formally and informally using tools appropriate to the medium and the audience
Work with data in advanced ways appropriate to the subject of study, including design and analysis of online surveys
Develop digital profiles to further career and academic goals
Academic integrity and ethical use of information
Respect rules of copyright and use alternatives such as Creative Commons licensing when sharing others’ digital content in own work
Construct a major bibliography according to discipline requirements
Use digital tools and media ethically and legally, repurposing and adapting content within original terms of use
Organise digital files
Manage and curate digital information in different spaces using appropriate digital tools and methods, such as reference management software, tagging
Manage a wide range of references using digital tools
Consider ethical, privacy and intellectual property issues around digital information you need to store
Maintain digital profiles
Develop digital profiles/identity to support academic and career aims (e.g. via e-portfolio or online CV)
Manage and create digital data
Analyse, interpret and re-present data using advanced tools and techniques, where appropriate to the subject
Design, administer and interpret online surveys
Media and audience awareness
Design effective communications for different purposes and digital spaces, using appropriate digital media and a range of editing tools, e.g. Camtasia, Adobe Photoshop
Explain how digital media influence social behaviour
Synthesise information
Synthesise information from a range of diverse materials on a complex subject, e.g. statistics, academic articles, blog posts, news articles
Produce a comprehensive literature review in a specific subject
Overview
Construct a major bibliography and conduct a literature review according to discipline requirements
Curate and manage a large volume of diverse information securely and ethically
Review, analyse, synthesise, re-purpose and communicate digital content formally and informally using tools appropriate to the medium and the audience
Where appropriate to the subject, test and query data using advanced tools and methods. Design and analyse large scale complex surveys
Manage digital profiles, and proactively engage in professional online community to further career and academic goals
Academic integrity and ethical use of information
Respect rules of copyright and use alternatives such as Creative Commons licensing when sharing others’ digital content in own work, and when creating digital content
Work with different referencing systems according to published output requirements
Construct a major bibliography according to discipline requirements
Use digital media and tools ethically and legally, repurposing and adapting content within original terms of use
Organise digital files
Follow agreed good practice in the secure organisation, curation, storage and back up of digital information across a range of platforms and devices
Manage a large number and range of references using digital tools
Consider ethical, privacy, intellectual property issues and work within restrictions that may apply to the type of digital information you need to store
Maintain digital profiles
Manage digital profile and proactively engage with professional networks to support academic and career aims (e.g. via e-portfolio or online CV, LinkedIn)
Manage and create digital data
Interpret and re-present data relevant to the subject of study
Where appropriate to the subject, carry out statistical tests, queries and data analyses
Design, administer and interpret large-scale online surveys
Media and audience awareness
Create, adapt, share digital content with an awareness of audience and purpose, using appropriate tools
Identify the most effective ways to use research outputs (e.g. reports, conference proceedings, journal articles) to create impact
Recognise difference between formal publication and informal information exchange
Synthesise information
Synthesise information from a wide range of diverse materials on a complex subject, e.g. statistics, academic articles, blog posts, news articles
Produce a comprehensive, large scale literature review in a specific subject
Collaborate and share
Overview
Share digital content for study with peers using collaborative software
Recognise the benefits of group work and differentiate between formal and informal social networking sites
Use digital tools and software
Follow instructions to share a variety of digital content using different tools e.g. OU VLE
Use collaborative software for tutorials, e.g. online rooms
Work in digital teams
Explain the benefits of collaborating with peers for study purposes
Digital networking
Distinguish between formal and informal social networking for study or work
Overview
Work with peers using collaborative software for a specific task
Distinguish different team roles
Use external platforms for study purposes
Use digital tools and software
Share files and content with multiple people, e.g. using OU VLE tools
Use collaborative software for a specific task, e.g. Open Studio, online meeting software
Work in digital teams
Work together with peers online and identify the different roles and contributions needed to produce work collaboratively
Digital networking
Work with external platforms for study purposes, e.g. social media
Overview
Create and share digital content using a range of collaborative tools and software to achieve shared goals for study or work
Negotiate team roles and reflect on the collaboration
Show awareness of online group dynamic
Use digital tools and software
Create and share subject-related content and ideas using digital tools
Use a range of collaborative software for study or work, e.g. Wikis, Planner, online meeting software
Work in digital teams
Work in digital teams to produce shared content or meet shared study goals; negotiate and develop roles for collaboration
Show awareness of online group dynamic
Reflect on the collaborative process, roles, tools, and outcomes
Digital networking
Share digital content from external platforms in collaborative study spaces, e.g. OU study forums
Overview
Facilitate digital collaborations and share insights gained from external networks
Identify and use a variety of collaborative tools and software to produce digital content for a wider audience
Reflect on online group dynamics and roles
Use digital tools and software
Use a variety of digital collaboration tools and software to produce and share resources, knowledge and content for study
or work
Identify the most appropriate collaborative software for study or work, e.g. SharePoint, Planner, online meeting software
Work in digital teams
Initiate and facilitate formal digital collaborations to produce shared content for a wider audience for study or work
Reflect on online group dynamic and roles, tools and outcomes
Collaborate comfortably across cultural, national and/or subject specialist boundaries
Digital networking
Share insights and experiences gained from external networks to enhance learning
Overview
Take a leading role in digital collaborative work and engage in professional and/or academic networks
Lead on the use of collaborative software and multiple digital tools towards the production of shared work
Evaluate online group dynamic and roles, tools and outcomes
Use digital tools and software
Select, recommend and use appropriate collaborative software for group study or work, e.g. planning, meeting software, file sharing and diary management tools
Work in digital teams
Lead and engage in digital collaborations, environments and tools towards the production of shared work
Reflect on and evaluate online group dynamic and roles, tools and outcomes
Collaborate comfortably across cultural, national and/or subject specialist boundaries
Digital networking
Engage in and manage professional or academic interactions using multiple digital tools
