Digital Capabilities Self Assessment

Welcome - Digital Capabilities

This self-assessment will allow you to gauge the level of your digital capabilities. We can then support you with right training.

There are five sections, and within each of these, there are a number of questions.

Each question should be answered by how confident you are, on a scale of 1 to 4.

Please answer the questions as honestly as you can.

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* 1. Enter your first and last name.

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* 2. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use devices I have access to, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktop computers etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - You can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 3. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use forms of input such as a mouse, keyboard, touch screen, voice control (like Siri or Alexa), stylus (like an Apple pencil) etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 4. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use printers, screens, microphones and other forms of output.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 5. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use Microsoft Outlook or other email tools effectively.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 6. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use Microsoft Word effectively.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 7. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use Microsoft Excel effectively.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 8. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use Microsoft PowerPoint effectively.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 9. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use a web browser and search engines.

For example Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 10. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use digital capture devices like a camera, video camera, audio recorder and editing software.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 11. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use College digital systems, including MyD&A, Microsoft Teams or MyLearning etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 12. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Decide whether or not to buy a new device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, based on their value (both price and functionality) to you

For example laptops, Kindle, touch screens etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation or support

2 Practiced - You can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - You can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - You can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 13. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Find solutions and work-arounds when things go wrong with systems or devices I am using.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

Find, Evaluate and Organise Information

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* 14. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Act within Copyright Law in a digital capacity.

For example, I know that I can’t add music to a video I make on YouTube, if I don’t have permissions from the owner.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 15. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Research and assess if digital content and resources are relevance for their audience.

For example, not including emojis in your College work or adding a non-professional photograph to your ePortfolio or online CV.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 16. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Record my personal or work related data in College systems, for example, MyLearning, Teams and OneFile.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 17. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Analyse data held on or using digital tools.

For example, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, surveys etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 18. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Identify digital scams via emails and social media.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 19. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Manage digital files, for example, naming your documents / files, renaming, deleting, archiving etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 20. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Download and upload materials from and to the internet, cloud storage or shared spaces / files, like shared drives, MyLearning/Microsoft Teams, OneDrive etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

Create Content

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* 21. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Identify and use digital tools to support and find alternative solutions when problem solving. For example, using Google to find an explanatory video or guide.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 22. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use a range of digital media. For example, text, images, video, audio, presentations, infographics, and podcasts etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 23. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Research and implement new tools for creating content effectively. For example, moving from Microsoft PowerPoint to Prezi.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 24. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Research and investigate new digital approaches for work and / or studying. For example, using Class Notebook to take digital notes.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

Communicate and Collaborate with Others

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* 25. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Communicate ideas effectively and securely through a variety of digital channels. For example, MS teams Chat, WhatsApp, emails, portals, Facebook etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 26. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Identify and design digital communications to suit the audience for Microsoft Teams, podcasts, screencasts, and video.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 27. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Collaborate effectively in digital spaces, for example, MyLearning, Microsoft Teams, OneNote etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 28. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Create and maintain positive digital connections with individuals / communities. For example, using MS Teams, Twitter and Facebook groups etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

Learn Skills, Knowledge and Values

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* 29. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Access and understand why it is important to undertake training in relation to digital opportunities and resources.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 30. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use digital tools to record, plan, and reflect on your practice. For example, Microsoft Word, Class Notebook etc.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 31. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use digital visual tools like Facetime, and WhatsApp Video Call, effectively and with confidence.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 32. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Manage my CV and professional profile digitally across platforms.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

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* 33. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Act responsibly, safely, and ethically during online situations, understanding how your behaviour impacts you and others, and affects your digital identity.

1 Aware - you can use or do this with an explanation, or support.

2 Practiced - you can use or do this yourself in general, though might sometimes seek support.

3 Competent - you can use or do this on your own.

4 Proficient - you can use or do this on your own and would be able to support or show others how to use or do this.

Digital Capabilities Self Assessment

Welcome - Digital Capabilities

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* 1. Enter your first and last name.

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* 2. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use devices I have access to, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktop computers etc.

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* 3. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use forms of input such as a mouse, keyboard, touch screen, voice control (like Siri or Alexa), stylus (like an Apple pencil) etc.

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* 4. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use printers, screens, microphones and other forms of output.

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* 5. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use Microsoft Outlook or other email tools effectively.

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* 6. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use Microsoft Word effectively.

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* 7. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use Microsoft Excel effectively.

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* 8. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use Microsoft PowerPoint effectively.

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* 9. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use a web browser and search engines. For example Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari etc.

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* 10. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use digital capture devices like a camera, video camera, audio recorder and editing software.

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* 11. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use College digital systems, including MyD&A, Microsoft Teams or MyLearning etc.

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* 12. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Decide whether or not to buy a new device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, based on their value (both price and functionality) to youFor example laptops, Kindle, touch screens etc.

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* 13. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Find solutions and work-arounds when things go wrong with systems or devices I am using.

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* 14. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Act within Copyright Law in a digital capacity.For example, I know that I can’t add music to a video I make on YouTube, if I don’t have permissions from the owner.

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* 15. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Research and assess if digital content and resources are relevance for their audience. For example, not including emojis in your College work or adding a non-professional photograph to your ePortfolio or online CV.

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* 16. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Record my personal or work related data in College systems, for example, MyLearning, Teams and OneFile.

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* 17. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Analyse data held on or using digital tools.For example, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, surveys etc.

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* 18. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Identify digital scams via emails and social media.

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* 19. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Manage digital files, for example, naming your documents / files, renaming, deleting, archiving etc.

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* 20. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Download and upload materials from and to the internet, cloud storage or shared spaces / files, like shared drives, MyLearning/Microsoft Teams, OneDrive etc.

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* 21. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Identify and use digital tools to support and find alternative solutions when problem solving. For example, using Google to find an explanatory video or guide.

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* 22. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use a range of digital media. For example, text, images, video, audio, presentations, infographics, and podcasts etc.

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* 23. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Research and implement new tools for creating content effectively. For example, moving from Microsoft PowerPoint to Prezi.

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* 24. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Research and investigate new digital approaches for work and / or studying. For example, using Class Notebook to take digital notes.

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* 25. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Communicate ideas effectively and securely through a variety of digital channels. For example, MS teams Chat, WhatsApp, emails, portals, Facebook etc.

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* 26. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Identify and design digital communications to suit the audience for Microsoft Teams, podcasts, screencasts, and video.

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* 27. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Collaborate effectively in digital spaces, for example, MyLearning, Microsoft Teams, OneNote etc.

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* 28. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Create and maintain positive digital connections with individuals / communities. For example, using MS Teams, Twitter and Facebook groups etc.

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* 29. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Access and understand why it is important to undertake training in relation to digital opportunities and resources.

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* 30. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use digital tools to record, plan, and reflect on your practice. For example, Microsoft Word, Class Notebook etc.

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* 31. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Use digital visual tools like Facetime, and WhatsApp Video Call, effectively and with confidence.

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* 32. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Manage my CV and professional profile digitally across platforms.

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* 33. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…Act responsibly, safely, and ethically during online situations, understanding how your behaviour impacts you and others, and affects your digital identity.

* 2. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use devices I have access to, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktop computers etc.

* 3. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use forms of input such as a mouse, keyboard, touch screen, voice control (like Siri or Alexa), stylus (like an Apple pencil) etc.

* 4. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use printers, screens, microphones and other forms of output.

* 5. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use Microsoft Outlook or other email tools effectively.

* 6. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use Microsoft Word effectively.

* 7. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use Microsoft Excel effectively.

* 8. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use Microsoft PowerPoint effectively.

* 9. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use a web browser and search engines.

For example Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari etc.

* 10. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use digital capture devices like a camera, video camera, audio recorder and editing software.

* 11. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use College digital systems, including MyD&A, Microsoft Teams or MyLearning etc.

* 12. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Decide whether or not to buy a new device, such as a mobile phone or tablet, based on their value (both price and functionality) to you

For example laptops, Kindle, touch screens etc.

* 13. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Find solutions and work-arounds when things go wrong with systems or devices I am using.

* 14. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Act within Copyright Law in a digital capacity.

For example, I know that I can’t add music to a video I make on YouTube, if I don’t have permissions from the owner.

* 15. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Research and assess if digital content and resources are relevance for their audience.

For example, not including emojis in your College work or adding a non-professional photograph to your ePortfolio or online CV.

* 16. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Record my personal or work related data in College systems, for example, MyLearning, Teams and OneFile.

* 17. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Analyse data held on or using digital tools.

For example, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, surveys etc.

* 18. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Identify digital scams via emails and social media.

* 19. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Manage digital files, for example, naming your documents / files, renaming, deleting, archiving etc.

* 20. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Download and upload materials from and to the internet, cloud storage or shared spaces / files, like shared drives, MyLearning/Microsoft Teams, OneDrive etc.

* 21. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Identify and use digital tools to support and find alternative solutions when problem solving. For example, using Google to find an explanatory video or guide.

* 22. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use a range of digital media. For example, text, images, video, audio, presentations, infographics, and podcasts etc.

* 23. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Research and implement new tools for creating content effectively. For example, moving from Microsoft PowerPoint to Prezi.

* 24. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Research and investigate new digital approaches for work and / or studying. For example, using Class Notebook to take digital notes.

* 25. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Communicate ideas effectively and securely through a variety of digital channels. For example, MS teams Chat, WhatsApp, emails, portals, Facebook etc.

* 26. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Identify and design digital communications to suit the audience for Microsoft Teams, podcasts, screencasts, and video.

* 27. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Collaborate effectively in digital spaces, for example, MyLearning, Microsoft Teams, OneNote etc.

* 28. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Create and maintain positive digital connections with individuals / communities. For example, using MS Teams, Twitter and Facebook groups etc.

* 29. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Access and understand why it is important to undertake training in relation to digital opportunities and resources.

* 30. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use digital tools to record, plan, and reflect on your practice. For example, Microsoft Word, Class Notebook etc.

* 31. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Use digital visual tools like Facetime, and WhatsApp Video Call, effectively and with confidence.

* 32. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Manage my CV and professional profile digitally across platforms.

* 33. On a scale of 1 to 4: I can…

Act responsibly, safely, and ethically during online situations, understanding how your behaviour impacts you and others, and affects your digital identity.