Scope

The scope of this module is to introduce the DigComp area of competence Information and Data Literacy. It also goes through the second dimension of competences that it entails as a part of searching, assessing and managing the type of information and data found in the digital environment.

This module is moreover intended to acknowledge and capacitate educators and, through them, adults to be independent digital users. The focus of the module is on the quality of the information searched, especially the distinction between opinion and fact, which is difficult to detect when the user is not proficient.

All the strategies and techniques useful for the purpose are explained and listed in the format of tips, or even steps to follow and teach gradually the proposed area of competence to a non-digital native adult.