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23 Things – University of Edinburgh

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What it is

The University of Edinburgh’s 23 Things for Digital Knowledge is an award winning (LILAC Credo Digital Literacy Award 2017) self-directed course, run by Information Services Group. The programme seeks to expose you to a range of digital tools for your personal and professional development including online safety, blogging, social media and more.

Why I found it useful

Provides access and opportunity to develop a wide range of digital skills and increase confidence. 

Who might find this useful?

Anyone can participate in 23 Things for Digital Knowledge by reading through the content and completing each of the Things in their own time.

How long does it take?

The course was structured to be presented across twelve weeks with each week containing 2 Things (except week 11 which only has 1 Thing).

The aim is for you to spend a little time each week building up and expanding your skills.

Find it here

http://www.23things.ed.ac.uk/

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iDEA – develop digital skills

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What it is

iDEA is a programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free. Through our series of online challenges and events, you can win career and life enhancing badges, unlock new opportunities and, ultimately, gain industry recognised awards that help you stand out from the crowd. iDEA is about lifelong learning, for anyone who wants to develop their skills. Our learners include school pupils, apprentices, business leaders, pensioners, students and community groups.

Why I found it useful

Discover skills you never knew you had and hone the ones you’ve already got by taking our online challenges. The challenges are split into core categories, each with its own series of badges to be won – citizen, worker, maker, entrepreneur and gamer. As well as being fun, these badges will help you show off what you’ve learned and could, when the time comes, help you land the job you want.

Who might find this useful?

People who want to develop digital skills and more and enjoy the experience of learning at a time that suits them.  

How long does it take?

Varies depending on the course you take

Find it here

https://idea.org.uk/

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Learn for free with GCF Global

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What it is

Over 200 free tutorials covering a wide range of topics to improve your digital skills and lots more.

Why I found it useful

For almost 20 years, the GCFLearnFree.org program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more—GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 7,000 lessons, more than 1,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free.

Who might find this useful?

People who want to develop digital skills and more and enjoy the experience of learning at a time that suits them.  

How long does it take?

Varies depending on the course you take

Find it here

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/

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