Training

Developing digital capability: digital communication and participation

Explore a range of tools and techniques to become a confident digital communicator.

  • Online
  • One standalone session, or part of a series of six themed courses
  • Two hours
  • £95 - £150 + VAT

This course will be held on

  • 19 March 2025

    • Online in Teams
    • 10:00 – 12:00

About

In this two-hour interactive online workshop, aimed at beginners, you will explore a range of tools and techniques to enable you to be a confident digital communicator and feel comfortable participating in professional/learning networks online.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a better understanding of what to consider when choosing the appropriate tools for communicating digitally. You will discuss the benefits and methods of participating, learning and sharing online. You will also receive a list of resources that you can use to continue your learning journey beyond the workshop.

Benefits

  • Gain confidence and knowledge around digital communication and participation
  • Share good practice and learn from others
  • Take away materials and skills for further independent learning
  • Create ideas for activities to carry out with learners and/or staff members

Who should attend

This workshop is aimed at teaching practitioners, learning technologists, library and learning resource staff and professional services staff.

Training outcomes

  • Explore Jisc’s definition of digital communication and participation
  • Discuss different modes of online communication
  • Consider the privacy and digital footprint of different communication methods
  • Identify strategies for facilitating and participating in online networks/communities
  • Consider the carbon footprint of online communication

Joining the session

Our live online sessions (courses, clinics and webinars) are delivered using Microsoft Teams. Therefore, to benefit from the full experience, you will require a Microsoft account, either personal or organisational.

If this poses a barrier, please email training@jisc.ac.uk to discuss alternative options.

Earn digital credentials for this course

By completing this course, you can earn the 'completed' digital badge.

Find out more about digital credentials.

Pricing

  • Jisc member - £95 + VAT
  • Non-member not-for-profit - £115 + VAT
  • Other organisations - £150 + VAT

Member types and VAT information

  • Jisc members - typically publicly funded FE, HE and research institutions
  • Non-members - Eligible local government, public sector, private/independent education providers and non-profit customers
  • VAT - is charged at 20% of the value of the service.

Contact

For more information, email training@jisc.ac.uk or phone 01235 822242.