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Students using technology
Digital Capabilities
ECU defines digital capabilities as “the capabilities to productively and ethically integrate digital technologies into life, learning and work in a digitally connected world.”
Digital capabilities encompass multiple, interconnected literacies and skills. They are more than the ability to simply use a tool, software or operate a device. They include being able to create and collaborate digitally, critically evaluate digital information and its sources, protect personal digital identity and understand the impact on wellbeing of participating in digital environments. ECU considers these capabilities to be fundamental to developing globally oriented and socially just citizens.
ECU’s Digital Capabilities Framework defines four digital domains (Learning, Information, Employability and Professional Practice) where students and graduates engage with digital technologies and develop relevant knowledge, skills and dispositions.
The Framework supports educators to:
- Identify the key digital tools that students need to use as learners and graduates.
- Articulate the digital capabilities that students need to use these tools successfully.
- Map and embed the development of digital capabilities across Courses.
- Plan professional learning for educators to teach the development of digital capabilities.
For support with mapping digital capabilities and resource development, please contact the relevant team in the Library, Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT) and Careers.
- ECU Librarians also provide support with integrating ethical and critical conversations about digital information, authorship, copyright and AI.
For learning technology troubleshooting:
- Staff can contact CLT at elearningassist@ecu.edu.au
Digital Essentials is an online resource which contains modules on digital citizenship, digital safety, online communication, and SLIDE (Student Learning in a Digital Environment)