Developing digital capability: digital media and information literacy
Gain a better understanding of the importance of information literacy and how to develop your own media and content.
- Online
- One standalone session, or part of a series of six themed courses
- Two hours
- £95 - £150 + VAT
This course will be held on
25 March 2025
- Online in Teams
- 14:00 – 16:00
About
This two-hour interactive online workshop, is designed to help you understand the basics of information and media literacy. It will cover the tools and techniques to consider when creating various forms of media, as well as how to find and assess credible information and resources.
By the end of the workshop, you will have a better understanding about the importance of information literacy in your role and for your learners, as well as guidance when developing your own media and content. You will also receive a list of resources that you can use to continue your learning journey beyond the workshop.
Benefits
- Gain confidence and knowledge around digital media and information literacy
- Share good practice and learn from others
- Take away materials and skills for further independent learning
- Create ideas for activities to carry out with learners and/or staff members
Who should attend
This workshop is aimed at teaching practitioners, learning technologists, library and learning resource staff and professional services staff.
Training outcomes
- Explore Jisc’s definitions of media and information literacy
- Identify sources of information and media
- Consider the copyright/intellectual property of media and information
- Discuss how to evaluate media and information in terms of its provenance, relevance, value and credibility
Earn digital credentials for this course
By completing this course, you can earn the 'completed' digital badge.
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Pricing
- Jisc member - £95 + VAT
- Non-member not-for-profit - £115 + VAT
- Other organisations - £150 + VAT
Member types and VAT information
- Jisc members - typically publicly funded FE, HE and research institutions
- Non-members - Eligible local government, public sector, private/independent education providers and non-profit customers
- VAT - is charged at 20% of the value of the service.
- Jisc members - typically publicly funded FE, HE and research institutions
- Non-members - Eligible local government, public sector, private/independent education providers and non-profit customers
- VAT - is charged at 20% of the value of the service.
Book more courses in this series
This course is part of a series of six themed courses:
Contact
For more information, email training@jisc.ac.uk or phone 01235 822242.