This capability area focuses on the effective use of ICT (Information and Communications Technology). While the range of devices, applications, software and services is continually being refreshed, there are key principles you can use to transfer your knowledge and stay up to date as the technology evolves.
At University, you will be asked to; use digital devices such as a desktop computer, laptop or mobile device, use software including word processing and spreadsheet applications, navigate online learning materials, use Library databases and search interfaces when completing assessments, and complete a range of digital tasks relevant to your discipline area. You will need to know how to solve some ICT issues yourself, and how/where to access IT support when you need it. You will also need to work across a range of digital interfaces as necessary for your discipline area. After graduation, you will need to continue developing this capability to stay up to date with changes in key ICT technologies, and capably use the ICT toools specific to your profession.
UOW has some great resources to support this capability area:
Access the ICT Proficiency learning path on LinkedIn Learning for further resources in this area.
(Taken from the JISC Digital Capabilities Framework, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA.)
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