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  • About the course

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    Being digitally competent means to have competences in all areas of DigComp: Information, Communication, Content creation, Safety and Problem solving. Depending on the personal level of competencies, individuals may join self-administrated online courses to improve own skills, or they may need guidance from adult educators. Willing to address both categories, the proposed educational framework comprises five totally innovative modules that can be separately taught, or can be integrated in a complex programme delivered by adult education organizations.

    This Training programme for digital skills improvement is designed for all individuals willing to learn on own peace as well as for trainers or adult educators wishing to run courses activities online/ face-to-face/ synchronous or asynchronous.  

     

    Course aim and objectives 

    The scope of this course is to offer information, real life examples and advices for the improvement of digital skills of adult learners 55+.

    It comprises 5 modules, practical examples and tests, specially designed to provide you the necessary knowledge and stimulate the development of digital skills and attitudes. To obtain the certificate of completion of the "Educational programme for digital skills improvement" we invite you to go through the modules and answer the questions in the test. Scoring more than 50% on the multiple-choice questions will allow you to download your certificate of completion.

    We invite you to enroll by clicking on the text "Enroll me in this course" - available in the blue bar at the top of the screen, or read the Practical Guide for Moodle Learners and Trainers.

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  • Module 1. Information and data literacy

    By the end of this module, you will be able to:

    • Identify the information and data they search for;
    • Evaluate the quality of such information and data;
    • Distinguish between fact and opinion.

  • Module 2. Communication and collaboration

    By the end of this module, you will be able to:

    • Develop proficiency in using collaborative tools and platforms to create, edit, and share documents.
    • Enhance their critical thinking skills through brainstorming on a specific topic, taking notes, and searching for resources.
    • Practice effective communication and discussion skills.
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  • Module 3. Digital content creation

    By the end of this module, you will be able to:

    • Illustrate the needed steps from the planning of the digital content to the creation of it
    • Identify the basic copyright and licence rules of content creation
    • Create actual digital content at a foundation/intermediate level
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  • Module 4. Safety

    By the end of this module, you will be able to:

    • Recognize potential risks and threats in the digital environment and demonstrate an understanding of proactive measures to mitigate them.
    • Utilize best practices for creating and maintaining strong passwords, as well as implementing secure authentication methods.
    • Evaluate and adjust privacy settings on Social Media platforms to ensure a safe and secure online presence.
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  • Module 5. Problem-solving

    By the end of this module, you will be able to:

    • Formulate effective approaches to solve technical problems related to digital devices and platforms
    • Identify personal needs and select suitable technological solutions to address those needs
    • Demonstrate creativity in using digital technologies for various practical purposes
    • Evaluate their current digital competences and devise a plan to bridge any gaps in digital literacy effectively
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  • Evaluation Quiz

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  • References

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  • Course Feedback Survey

  • Course completion certificate

    You have reached the end of the course.

    Congratulations for going through all the online course modules!

    The link to download your free course certificate will be available upon completing all the tasks listed below.

  • Acknowledgement, Disclaimer and Copyright notice

    Acknowledgement

    This paper has received funding from the European Commission under Grant Agreement—2021-1-RO01-KA220-ADU-000035297, ERASMUS+ Cooperation partnerships in adult education for implementing the project “Digital Facilitator for Adults 55+”.

    Disclaimer

    The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the content which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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