Topic outline

  • General

  • Introduction

    • During your time working in the health and social sector, you will need to develop and understand a range of digital skills. When supporting people to complete things like online banking, being safe online or purchasing items via mobile applications, these skills are important to continually develop.


    • Learning Pathway details
      • Pathway Length – Approx. 5-6 Hours
      • Sharable certificate on completion
      • 100% Online 
      • Beginner / Intermediate Level 
    • During this learning pathway you will be learning about:
      • Digital footprints
      • E-Safety and online Behaviour
      • Online banking and shopping
      • Using applications on mobile device
      • Appropriate usage of social media
      • Applications and programs to aid with accessibility needs
      • Digital wellbeing

  • Session 4 – Understanding and using digital devices

    1-2 hour to complete

  • Session 5 – Social media

    1-2 hour to complete

    • Social media is a term used to describe how we share information quickly using websites or applications. We use many different social media platforms to share, images, events and opinions, We often think can be a quick way to communicate with other, but it can also be used in a harmful way. In this session we will look at different platforms and why people might choose use them.


      Objectives:
      1. Describe what social media is and how it is used to share information quickly.
      2. Discuss the various social media platforms and the types of content that are shared on them.
      3. Explain how social media can be both a beneficial and harmful communication tool.
      4. Examine the different platforms and the reasons why people choose to use them.

  • Session 6 – Accessibility

    1-2 hour to complete

    • Individuals with physical disabilities or impairments may have difficulty interacting with others, and these challenges can be temporary or permanent. Solutions vary for each person, but some adaptions or tools that may be helpful include physical modifications and digital tools. Digital tools can provide alternative methods of working and assist in monitoring emotional well-being and mental health for individuals or groups who have behavioral, emotional, or social difficulties.

      Objectives:
      1. Outline solutions for physical disabilities and impairments that affect individuals' ability to interact with others
      2. Provide adaptions and tools that can benefit individuals with different needs
      3. Address the use of physical adaptions and digital tools to support the needs of individuals with physical disabilities
      4. Discuss the potential of digital tools to provide alternative ways of working and track emotional wellbeing and mental health for individuals with behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties.

  • Session 7 – Wellbeing

    1 hour to complete

    • In today's digital age, it is important to be aware of the potential risks and threats that exist online. As an internet user, it is crucial to act responsibly, recognize physical and human threats, and take steps to protect yourself from these risks. Additionally, it is important to understand your personal obligations for accessing and using online content in order to stay safe and secure while navigating the web.

      Objectives:
      1. Be aware of potential risks and threats that exist online.
      2. Act responsibly as an internet user.
      3. Recognize physical and human threats online.
      4. Take steps to protect yourself from risks and threats online.
      5. Understand personal obligations for accessing and using online content.
      6. Stay safe and secure while navigating the web.

  • Session 8 – Understanding and using Digital applications

    1-2 hour to complete

    • Creating and editing a document can be easy with the right tools. You can make a new document, save it, add text, and change it as needed. You can also make it look better by changing the font and color. It's important to check for spelling and grammar mistakes. Some tools have 'read aloud' and 'dictate' functions to make it easier for people to understand. You can also change the language of the document. Digital presentations can be a good way to share information in a fun and interactive way. It's important to choose the right presentation software and to use simple language and pictures.

      Objectives:
      1. Implement digital presentations to improve information sharing
      2. Select the appropriate presentation software for different purposes
      3. Follow best practices to create effective presentations, such as using clear language and incorporating visuals.

  • Conclusion

    • You will now feel much more informed about a range of topics. You will also have enhanced your digital skill and literacy knowledge. This will help you in your own life but very importantly, give you the ability to share this knowledge with other people who you will work with.

  • Final Reflection Task

    • Your final part of this pathway is to share a reflection. It is important to reflect after any learning you do as this helps close the loop on what you have learnt, gives you the opportunity to answer any question you may have or even encourage you to find out more information. It will also help us in creating future pathways, learning packages and platforms.