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Digital Passport
The Digital Passport focuses on how technology can make your learning journey easier. Each session will focus on a different web tool or technology, (including your phone!) within a list of recommended tools that can be used in such a way to support your workload.
You will be introduced to solid file management principles, touch typing and general assignment related skills. Whether you are using Office 365 or Google workplace, formatting an assignment through Microsoft Word, or recording a PowerPoint presentation – having the digital competencies to use these tools will ease the assignment process. This programme covers topics such as digital file management, google calendar, the main components of Office 365, netiquette, and so on. By taking part in this course, you will increase your skills in digital literacy, which will help you manage your academic work.
On this page you will find:
- The digital passport schedule
- The learning materials which are all available
- A booking form in order to book one-to-one IT clinics with a Skills Centre tutor.
- A form if you have any questions you would like to ask any questions in advance of the sessions.
All sessions will be taking place in-person at the Skills Centre (Q-1, Boole Library) as well as the Digital Scholarship Studio. Please refer to schedule
Digital Passport Itinerary
Sessions in orange will be taking place in the Digital Scholarship Studio (Q+1, Boole Library)
All other sessions will be taking place in the Skills Centre (Q minus 1, Boole Library)
Sessions in green indicate a set time for one-to-ones which students can book for help in relation to the digital badge
| Monday 21st August |
Tuesday 22nd August | Wednesday 23rd August | Thursday 24th August | Friday 25th August | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9am - | Welcome & Overview | Welcome & Overview - Digital Studio, Q+1 | Welcome & Overview | Welcome & Overview | Welcome & Overview |
| 9:15am-11:15am | Introduction to Skills Centre, Website Tour, and Netiquetter | Canva - Digital Studio, Q+1 | PowerPoint | Sound File Production | Touch Typing/Animations/Powerpoint practice and Q&A (per student's requests) |
| 11:15-11:30 | Break - Caffeine Chats ---- |
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| 11.30am-1pm | Online Flashcards for Study Skills | Canvas | Animations and Transitions - Digital Studio, Q+1 | Making reading & writing easier | Winddown and close of programme |
| 1pm-1.15pm | Touch-typing (15 mins) | Touch-typing (15 mins) | Touch-typing (15 mins) | Touch-typing (15 mins) | Time slot available for one-to-one session |
| 1.15pm-2.15pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | - |
| 2.15pm - 3.15pm | Mind-mapping | Time slot available for one-to-one session | Powerpoint Recording | Time slot available for one-to-one session | Time slot available for one-to-one session |
| 3.45pm | Winddown | Winddown | Winddown | Winddown | - |
Assessment: Learning Log
The Learning Journal provides you with an outlet to comment and reflect critically on what you are learning from the Digital Passport Digital Badge. It is an assessed piece of work, where students are awarded a pass/fail mark based on completeness. The Learning log entries relate to the Digital Passport sessions & workshops. Your comments and reflections should, wherever appropriate, refer to material covered in the sessions, but may also draw upon ideas from other studies you are taking and your own experiences, insofar as these relate to your learning in this course.
Guidelines
Download the Digital Passport Learning Log Template through here: Digital Passport Digital Badge Learning Log
- Word Count: 750 – 1,000 words
- Submission format: Word Doc
- Deadline: 30th September, 12 noon
Further details on the Learning Log can be found in the link above. If you have any questions regarding the Digital Badge, please email skillscentre@ucc.ie
Digital Literacy & Skills: Learning Materials
Download the Netiquette slides through here: Netiquette PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
- Skills Centre video on Netiquette: https://youtu.be/S8D9Nm9_WHA
- Digital Literacy – Netiquette: https://bowvalleycollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=10214&p=52001
- 12 Steps to get ready to learn online: https://studyonline.ca/colleges-and-universities/12-steps-get-ready-learn-online
Download the Internet Safety slides through here: Internet Safety PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
- More info on Internet Safety: https://www.Cooltechzone.com
- UCC Guidelines: https://www.ucc.ie/en/academicgov/policies/se-policies/
- Lecture recording Usage policy in UCC: https://www.ucc.ie/en/media/support/academicsecretariat/policies/learningandteachingpolicies/LRU_COVID-2020v41.pdf
Download the Email Basics slides through here: Umail Hacks & Email Etiquette Slides (UCC Skills Centre)Email PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
- UCC IT services resources on Umail: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit/tips/umail/
- Gmail Cheat sheet: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9283036
- Schedule send your emails: https://support.google.com/mail/answer/9214606?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
Download the Touch-typing slides through here: Touchtyping slides (UCC Skills Centre)Touchtyping slides (UCC Skills Centre)
Additional Resources:
Download the File Management slides through here: File Management PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
- Sync files with OneDrive in Windows: Sync files with OneDrive in Windows - Office Support (microsoft.com)
Download the Making Reading & Writing Easier slides through here: Making Reading and Writing Easier PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
UCC Skills Centre Assignment Calculator: https://www.ucc.ie/en/skillscentre/assignment-calculator/
Natural Reader (text to speech): https://www.naturalreaders.com/software.html
Study Strategies downloadable handout: Study strategies
Notetaking downloadable handout: Note-taking in lectures
Digital Programmes & Tools: Learning Materials
Download the Microsoft Word slides through here: Microsoft Word Slides (Skills Centre)Microsoft Word PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
- UCC Word for Essays, Reports, Theses: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit/tips/word/
- IT Services Learners Pathways: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ittraining/onlinetraining/pathways/
Download the Microsoft PowerPoint slides through here:
Additional Resources:
- Royalty free images: https://unsplash.com/ or https://pixabay.com/
- UCC IT Learner Pathways for PowerPoint: https://www.ucc.ie/en/ittraining/onlinetraining/pathways/
Download the Canvas Basics slides through here: Microsoft Word PDF SlidesCanvas Basics PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
- UCC Canvas Support: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit/support/canvassupport/
- https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Guides/ct-p/canvas_guides
- Update your notification preferences: written tutorial or watch this video.
- Link your Google Drive to Canvas: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10602-4212717402
- To learn how to use the calendar as a student: read the tutorial.
Download the Online Flashcards for Study Skills slides through here: Flashcards PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
- Pre-made flashcards for studying specific topics: https://quizlet.com/features/flashcards
- Online Flashcards for studying: https://www.cram.com/
- Google Doc Cards: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1MSs_hpMbNmR-1L7gLOA5A09GiScdE2C4iCKuLGet_vM/edit
Download the Google Calendar for Time Management slides through here: Time Management PDF Slides 2022 DP
Additional Resources:
- Reading on Time Blocking: https://blog.rescuetime.com/timeblocking-101/
- Educational Video on Time Blocking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MFFzIxHy9k
- What can you do with Google Calendar? https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9302892?hl=en
Download the Mind-mapping slides through here: Mind Mapping PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
- Download XMind through here: https://www.xmind.net/download/
- Google Drive Mind mapping: https://workspace.google.com/marketplace/app/mindmup_2_for_google_drive/758379822725
Download the Sound File Production slides through here: Sound File Production PDF Slides
Additional Resources:
Balabolka (convert text to a sound file): https://balabolka.en.softonic.com/
Microsoft 365 Immersive Reader: https://content.cloudguides.com/en-us/guides/Help%20students%20read%20more%20effectively
Claro ScanPen for Android: https://www.clarosoftware.com/portfolio/claro-scanpen-android/
LookOut (Document Scanner): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.reveal&hl=en_IE&gl=US
Canva Workshop
Download the Canva slides through here: Canva PDF Slides
Link to Website to start your online graphic designs - https://www.canva.com
Additional Resources:
- Canva Design Features: https://www.canva.com/learn/design/
- Canva Courses: https://designschool.canva.com/courses/
- Download Canva: https://www.canva.com/download/windows/
Additional Resources
Collection of links shared throughout the Digital Passport: Digital Passport Website Links
Technology to makie learning easier (Canvas course accessible to all): https://ucc.instructure.com/courses/32134
UCC IT services tips and tricks for UCC technologies: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit/tips/
Skills Centre website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/skillscentre/
- Sessions & workshops: https://www.ucc.ie/en/skillscentre/sessions/
- Programmes & Digital Badges: https://www.ucc.ie/en/skillscentre/news-and-workshops/
- Learning Resources: https://www.ucc.ie/en/skillscentre/academicwritingstudyingresources/