| Short Course Title: |
Digital Media Literacy |
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Course Content:
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The Digital Media Literacy course is divided into four strands:
- My digital world
In this strand, students explore how and why to use digital technologies and develop and understanding of online safety.
- Following my interests
Students explore how digital texts are published and their various purposes
- Checking the facts
Students explore the notion of bias and influence online
- Publishing myself
Students learn their rights and responsibilities when publishing information online
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| Who would this short course suit? |
Given the digital world which we live in, Digital Media Literacy is relevant to all young people in learning about managing themselves and their information online.
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| How is this short course assessed? |
Students will complete a Classroom Based Assessment for Digital Media Literacy from which they will be awarded a Grade Descriptor for their Junior Cycle Profile of Achievement. There is no written exam. |
| Careers linked to the short course? |
Social Media Specialist, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, General roles in Information and Communication Technology,
Graphic Design, Digital Entrepreneur, Journalist, Content Developer, Media Production. |
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