Students increasingly study, communicate, collaborate and create in a digital world. They use AI tools, work with online information and navigate a growing range of technologies throughout their studies and future careers. But what Digital Literacy competences should we expect them to develop during their time at UM? To help answer this question, the “Digital Literacy Competence Framework for Students” is currently being developed through consultations and focus groups with educators across UM. The framework will outline the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to engage with digital technologies critically, responsibly and effectively.

The next phase is now starting: faculty consultations. Beginning with the Faculty of Law, colleagues from the University Library will meet with educators across UM to discuss questions such as:

  • Which Digital Literacy competences are most important in your discipline?
  • What level can reasonably be expected from students?
  • Where do you see opportunities or challenges regarding AI?
  • How can Digital Literacy be meaningfully embedded into existing courses and curricula?

The framework takes a broad view of Digital Literacy, covering areas such as AI literacy, digital communication and collaboration, online information practices, digital wellbeing and digital content creation. It is designed as a flexible tool that educators can adapt to their own disciplinary context.

Help shape the framework

If you would like to contribute your perspective through a faculty focus group, we would be happy to hear from you via the contact form below. Your input will help ensure that the framework reflects the realities of teaching and learning across UM.

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