Hey Students! Are you Digitally Ready?
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This student resource is based on the TU Dublin Digital Capabilities Framework for Students, which sets out the digital skills, literacies, competencies and attitudes that have been identified collaboratively, by staff and students, as being important for you to develop as part of your student learning experience. This resource is designed to help you assess your own digital capabilities. Each section below offers general confidence statements and accompanying wellbeing statements within each category:
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Jisc Discovery Tool for Students
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, you must, as a university student, develop robust digital capabilities to thrive in your future careers. Proficiency in digital tools and technologies is essential across virtually all industries, from data analysis and coding to digital marketing and remote collaboration. By integrating digital capabilities development throughout your third-level education, you can stay ahead of technological advancements, enhance your employability, and adapt to the dynamic demands of the modern workforce. This continuous learning approach ensures you are well-prepared to navigate and excel in an increasingly digital world.
The Jisc Discovery Tool has been made available to all TU Dublin students. It is designed to help you assess and develop your digital capabilities and can be used in tandem with the resources above. By answering a series of reflective questions, you can identify your strengths and areas for improvement in various digital practices. The tool provides a personalized report with suggested next steps and links to free resources to help your enhance your digital capabilities.