Digital and information literacy

Students need information and digital literacy skills to succeed in their studies. A Librarian can work with you to develop your students research skills, by:

  • offering tips and answering questions related to assessment tasks
  • facilitating a discussion board thread in your unit MyLearn site
  • linking to existing online tutorials and guides
  • creating tailored workshops and classes in collaboration with you.

Get discipline specific support from your Librarian.

Online tutorials and guides

Use these self-directed videos, guides and modules to help your students

  • improve their research skills
  • learn about the digital environment, tools and skills needed for study
  • locate and access the information they need to complete their assessments.

Embed, link to or refer your students to the tutorials listed below at any point in their learning journey.

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Digital Dexterity modules

The UNE Digital Dexterity site contains a series of interactive modules on:

  • Introduction, explaining how to get the most out of this course, including a guide to Reflective Practice.
  • Digital Learning, exploring the UNE Learning Environment. strategies for Online Learning, and Planning your study.
  • Digital Assessment & tools, exploring key Tools for Assessment Writing and Media Creation.
  • Digital Communication & Ethics, exploring Communication Tools and Digital Ethics.
  • Digital Literacies and Research, exploring Literacies, Critical Literacies, Research and Copyright.
  • Digital Citizenship, exploring Digital Identity, Safety and Security.
Subject Guides to Library skills and resources

Useful information guides curated by Librarians for specific subject areas

Academic skills factsheets

Visit the Academic Skills Office to discover the range of resource and support they can offer your students.