Digital Information Literacy
A Digital Artifact is an object that represents one’s learning. In today’s changing educational landscape, more courses call for a visual item as opposed to a “traditional” assignment or project. There is a multitude of free tools and software at our fingertips. This online course will provide tips, suggestions, and strategies for creating an interesting digital artifact in select, intuitive platforms. In this course, you will learn to identify and define a Digital Artifact so you may create an infographic, slide show, website, or video.
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- Level Professional
- Duration 20 hours
- Course by The State University of New York
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A Digital Artifact is an object that represents one’s learning. In today’s changing educational landscape, more courses call for a visual item as opposed to a “traditional” assignment or project. There is a multitude of free tools and software at our fingertips. This online course will provide tips, suggestions, and strategies for creating an interesting digital artifact in select, intuitive platforms. In this course, you will learn to identify and define a Digital Artifact so you may create an infographic, slide show, website, or video. You will also learn best practices in digital media design and about Creative Commons licensing and citing your sources. Assessments will conclude each learning module to gauge your understanding as will peer-reviewed assignments to foster a sense of community through learning. There are no prerequisites for this course however, taking Advanced Information Literacy prior will scaffold skills that will augment your understanding of the benchmarks in this digital literacy course. In addition to earning a certificate from Coursera for this course, you'll also receive a Micro-Credential Digital Badge from the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York recognizing your accomplishment. Use your verified digital badge to promote your achievement online, and access job insights related to your new skills. Upon completion of each individual course and the complete Specialization, you will receive an email from Coursera with directions on how to claim your badge. Payment or participation through an official Coursera promotional offer is required to have full access to the course and to qualify for the Coursera Certificate and Digital Badge.Modules
An Introduction to Advanced Digital Literacy and this Course
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Videos
- Introduction to Advanced Digital Literacy
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- Earn a Coursera Certificate and Digital Badge
What is "Digital Literacy?"
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- Competencies of Digital Literacy
- Infographic: The Seven Elements of Digital Literacies
- Video: The Essential Elements of Digital Literacies - Doug Belshaw at TEDxWarwick
- Supplemental Articles (optional)
Exploring Digital Citizenship
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Discussion
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Discussions
- What is the most important aspect of being a "digital citizen" to you?
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- Digital Citizenship by definition(s)
- Video: Our Connected Culture
- Infographic- "Citizenship in the Digital Age"
- "9 Elements of Digital Citizenship"
- Listen - 3 Things Every Teacher Must Know About Digital Citizenship
Module 1 Assessment
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Module 1: Digital Literacy & Digital Citizenship
How to Find Digital Information
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Choosing a Research Topic
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Videos
- Accessing Digital Information
How Do You Collect and Retrieve Information, Artifacts, and Objects
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Videos
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Readings
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Performing Your Own Search
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Videos
- Building a Search
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- Digital Artifacts/Digital Objects
- Search Strategies (with examples)
Public Domain & Creative Commons
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2
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Find an Image in Creative Commons
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- Everything Creative Commons
- What is Public Domain?
Searching for Images (Domestically and Abroad)
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2
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- Video - Finding Free Images with Google
- Activity - Finding Reusable Art
Searching for Statistics
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3
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Finding Data and Statistics
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- Searching for Statistics
- Questions to Ask When Looking at Data
- Places You Can Find Data and Statistics
Module 2 Assessment
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Module 2: Accessing Digital Information
Analyzing Digital Objects
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2
Videos
- Evaluating Digital Objects
- Evaluating a Video
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- Evaluating a Website
- Evaluating a Slidecast or Slide Show
Judging and Evaluating the Quality of Information
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5
Readings
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Evaluation Peer Review
5
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- Bias Definition and Video
- Academic Views - Opposing Viewpoints
- Evaluating Statistics
- Does Data Really Lie?
- Is the Source "SMART?"
Misinformation, Fake News & Deep Fakes
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- Fake News and Misinformation Explained
- What is a Deep Fake and How to Detect
- Additional Resources: Fact Checking
Ethical Use of Information & Copyright
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- Video: The Law & Ethics of Copyright
- The Basics of Copyright in the United States
- Infographic - International Copyright Basics
- Image: Copyright Length by Country
- Copyright Laws Around the World
Putting it Together
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Preparing Information for your Digital Artifact
Module 3 Assessment
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Module 3: Evaluating Digital Information
Managing Digital Information
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Videos
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Videos
- Managing Digital Information
Organizing Digital Information
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- Choosing the Right Platform for Your Needs
Best Practices for Design
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4
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4
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- Images
- Text - Use and Accessibility
- Statistics
- Animation
Ethical Use with Graphics
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1
Videos
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- Introduction to 3-Point Attribution
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- Citing an Image with a 3-Point Attribution
- Citing Graphs, Charts, Data
Effectively Designed Projects
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Discussion
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Discussions
- Choosing a Digital Platform
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- Effective Digital Projects
- Substandard Digital Projects
Module 4 Assessment
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Module 4: How to Manage Digital Information
Final Digital Project
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Videos
- Completing the Draft and Final Project
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- Digital Project Checklist
Digital Artifact (Slideshow/Slidecast OR Infographic) Draft
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Turn in Here - Digital Artifact Draft
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- Slideshow/Slidecast OR Infographic Draft Documents
Review Your Peer Feedback
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- Reviewing your Peer Feedback
Digital Artifact Final
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Turn in Here - Digital Artifact Final
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- Digital Artifact - Final Assignment
- Congratulations!
Auto Summary
Discover the essentials of creating compelling digital artifacts with the "Digital Information Literacy" course, an outstanding offering in the realm of Personal Development. Spearheaded by Coursera in collaboration with the University at Buffalo, this course is designed to equip you with the skills to craft engaging infographics, slide shows, websites, and videos using a variety of free tools and software. Throughout this professional-level course, you'll delve into best practices in digital media design, explore Creative Commons licensing, and learn how to properly cite your sources. Each learning module is punctuated with assessments and peer-reviewed assignments, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and fostering a vibrant learning community. With no prerequisites required, this course is accessible to all, though previous completion of Advanced Information Literacy is recommended for an enriched learning experience. Over the span of 1200 minutes, you'll gain invaluable insights and practical skills that culminate in not only a Coursera certificate but also a prestigious Micro-Credential Digital Badge from the State University of New York, University at Buffalo. Choose from Starter or Professional subscription options to suit your learning needs. Upon completion, proudly showcase your digital badge online and leverage these new capabilities to enhance your career prospects. Embark on your journey to digital literacy and creativity with this dynamic and engaging course.
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