Digital Literacy
Whether you're a digital native or not, you live, learn, and work in a digital society. Communication and access to information is increasingly through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, and mobile devices. Find out what digital literacy is and how to develop your skills in practical, professional, and communicative elements of digital literacy.
‘Choose your path’ to digital literacy with our three interactive modules, or scroll down to browse other topics.
If you encounter any technical errors while completing the modules, or if you need further assistance with digital literacy, please email the LIbrary's Academic Literacies team at libal@westernsydney.edu.au
 | Module 1: Safely Navigating the Web: The Fraud Lord's attempt to steal your identity (5-10 min to complete) |
 | Module 2: Sizing up the Web: determining fact versus fiction (5-10 min to complete) |
 | Module 3: Who are you online? Managing your digital identity (5-10 min to complete) |
What is digital literacy?
Whether you're a digital native or not, find out what it means to be digitally literate and why it's important for you.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficiency
Do you know how to make the most of your devices and apps for your learning?
Digital scholarship
More and more research is being published in digital formats. Do you know where to look for the latest ideas in your field?
Communication, collaboration, and participation
Collaborating in groups has become easier with technology, even if you're not in the same place at the same time. How comfortable are you with using tools for digital collaboration?
Digital learning
There are many ways to use technology for informal and lifelong learning. What digital tools do you already use for self development?
Digital identity and wellbeing
Taking care with how you present yourself to others includes your online presence. Have you worked out how to manage your identities online?
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