ORIC Digital literacy and curriculum design. Curriculum Design at the University of Ulster. "The Viewpoints project has successfully developed a suite of resources that can be used to support dialogue amongst academics and others as they engage in curriculum design activities...The Viewpoints workshop process has stimulated constructive dialogue and fostered collaboration among informal groups and course teams, and, staff and students helping them build ideas towards a learner-centred curriculum design model. " This is an edited version of the Viewpoints Institutional Story (Final Report) from the University of Ulster. Please see this version for full references and appendices. Viewpoints is a JISC-funded curriculum design project which has created themed workshops and reflective resources to inform, inspire and help teachers, support staff and learners plan effective curriculum designs.
These resources are focused around four main areas: assessment and feedback, information skills, learner engagement and creativity in the curriculum. Effective stakeholder engagement. Developing digital literacies. 'By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society. For example, the use of digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; digital professionalism; the use of specialist digital tools and data sets; communicating ideas effectively in a range of media; producing, sharing and critically evaluating information; collaborating in virtual networks; using digital technologies to support reflection and PDP; managing digital reputation and showcasing achievements.' Developing Digital Literacies was a two-year Jisc-funded programme (2011-2013) to promote the development of coherent, inclusive approaches to digital capability across institutions of further and higher education.
This 'home' page provides access to the activities and outcomes of the programme. Themes - key themes which emerged from the programme Resources - resources from the programme grouped by type and purpose/user group. Learning and Teaching Digital Literacies. DDL Programme Meeting Oct12.