Digital Capabilities are the skills and attitudes needed by both staff and students to thrive in our modern, connected and digital world.
The Library, including the Academic Skills Hub, uses the JISC Digital Capabilities Framework to inform the development of our services and support.
The Jisc Framework uses six elements:
What it means to be digitally capable can vary between individuals. It can depend on contextual factors such as their role, subject specialism, career choice, personal factors and a range of other considerations.
Through our work supporting the development of information literacy, the Academic Skills Hub contributes significantly to the development of Digital Capabilities at the University.
Developed after extensive consultation across the HE sector, this framework maps digital capabilities across six elements.
Case studies of how other HE and FE organisations are supporting the development of digital capabilities.
Reports from the Jisc digital experience insights service. This provides insights from surveys with students, teaching staff, professional services staff and researchers.
A free online course from the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative aimed at technical and non-technical learners, including authors, instructors and project managers. The course explains approaches for integrating accessibility into your design and development processes and provides tips for getting started with accessibility right away.
Hosted by the University of Central Lancashire’s Centre for Collaborative Learning, the DigiLearn Sector is an award-winning initiative and sector-wide hub for active collaboration and knowledge exchange. The DigiLearn Sector is free to join and open to anyone with an interest in educational technology and the development of digital skills and practices.
These learning paths for educators on Microsoft Learn provide tutorials on learning design, accessibility and how to effectively utilise tools like Teams and Office365 in education contexts.
These guides from Microsoft highlight accessibility tools and features in Microsoft products to meet specific needs. This includes adding alternative text in Word and PowerPoint, and closed captions, narrator and the On-Screen Keyboard in various Office365 apps.
The Jisc Digital Capabilities Tool is your next step to enhancing your digital proficiency and staying ahead in an increasingly tech-driven world. Whether you're a student preparing for the digital demands of your studies and future career, or a staff member looking to strengthen your digital skills for teaching, this tool is designed for you. Simply visit your respective Digital Capabilities pages—students can sign up through the student guide, and staff can access it via staff guide. Sign up today and take the first step toward building your confidence and competence in essential digital skills.