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Introduction to Digital Learner Assignment
Task 1: Proof That Someone Tool Part in Workshop Tasks using Digital Tools
| Date |
Digital Activity /Tool / Software |
Description / Reflective Account |
| 1st February 2025 |
Google Docs |
- Description: During class, I as a part of my group collaborated with my colleagues in a Google Docs file (Dews et al. 2025). We all came up with input for it, revised it together, and completed the task on the online platform.
- Feelings: It made me a little uncomfortable and uneasy because I was tentative about how to go from working independently online.
- Evaluation: I gained the understanding of how to post input on the document and I was able to learn more about the editing tools on google docs.
- Analysis: It assisted me in realizing how information sharing among working in groups can be carried out despite our physical location.
- Conclusion: This lesson helps me to increase my confidence working on documents online.
- Action Plan: When it comes to improvement, the next time round, I should ensure I have more practice in operation of Google Docs in order to be in a better position to be of assistance in group projects.
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| 4th February 2025 |
Moodle Discussion Forum |
- Description: In this course, I registered to post in an online discussion forum in Moodle (AlAfnan et al. 2023). I shared my ideas and gave an answer to other students’ opinions as well.
- Feelings: I had somewhat of apprehension in knowing how to initiate the discussion but became much more at ease after the initiation of the posting.
- Evaluation: This way, I found it difficult to reply to everyone for developmental purposes of the discussion: Yet, I was able to communicate my ideas effectively.
- Analysis: This showed me that online discussions require much thinking, and I ought to interact with the others more.
- Conclusion: So, my problem in these forums is that I give short responses on the questions that have been asked and I should expand more on my answers.
- Action Plan: A refinement of this plan for the future decision making involves ensuring that I read all the posts and then run through them before answering them on the particular discussion board.
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| 7th February 2025 |
WordPress (Blog Post) |
- Description: This was my first attempt at creating a blog on the WordPress for the class. The article was concerned with a topic of business.
- Feelings: I was full of anticipation because it was the first exposure of the course as well as containing a hint of trepidation since I was not too sure of the style of writing for the blogging context (Babapour et al. 2021).
- Evaluation: The evaluation of the blog was made easier as I was able to understand the need to organize my thoughts and share them effectively.
- Analysis: I noticed that writing blogs needs creativity and at the same time structure. Other students’ posts were informative in providing ideas that one may not have considered.
- Conclusion: Overall I concluded that I am able to write blog posts as a work task, but much of the creative input and idea generating should be comprised by a professional content writer.
- Action Plan: Next time, it will be more constructive include more images and enhance its attractiveness for the readers.
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| 10th February 2025 |
Zoom |
- Description: In detail, I participated in a Zoom class where the class watched presentation and later discussed it.
- Feelings: I am familiar with the tool called Zoom, it is a tool that I have used, but this was the first time I took a class through this platform.
- Evaluation: Reflecting on the class, I was able to master how the chat can be used to pass my opinions during the class. To begin with, I had my reservations on the use of the camera; however, I ventured into using it.
- Analysis: Education review: With the help of Zoom-instruction customers get more interested in the lesson as the process becomes as interactive as possible. I know that good speaking practice is necessary during these sessions.
- Conclusion: All in all, I would like to express that I am more confident using Zoom for the future online classes.
- Action Plan: Next time, I should join Zoom meeting prior to the class to familiarize myself with speaking during the class.
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Table 1: Proof That Someone Tool Part in Workshop Tasks using Digital Tools
(Source: Self-created in MS Word)
Task 2: A Person checks their digital skills and confidence and makes a plan to improve them
SUMMARY
For developing my digital skills I will set 3 SMART targets, in this section. These targets will provide help to me to focus on areas, where improvement can be done by me, and progress can be tracked by me (Livingstone et al. 2023). Focus is needed to be presented by me on Digital Research, Digital Wellbeing, and Data Literacy.
Smart Target 1:
Development Areas
Technology Proficiency
SMART Target Breakdown
| SMART |
Description |
| Specific |
I will be able to learn on methods of analysing and interpreting data with the help of programmes: Excel. |
| Measurable |
In an effort towards the mastery of analyzing data, I will pursue 3 DATA analysis courses on the internet and take quizzes in order to measure my performance. |
| Achievable |
I will spend 2 hours per week practicing data analysis, initial with fundamental problems and culminating to complex problems. |
| Relevant |
In line with relevant literature and professional practice, it is relevant for me to improve my data literacy as it will come in handy in future endeavors in my academic and/or professional activities. |
| Time Bound |
Within the upcoming 6 weeks, I will have successfully done the 3 courses and be in a position to analyze data. |
Table 2: Smart Target 1 Technology Proficiency
(Source: Self-created in MS Word)
Smart Target 2:
Development Areas
Screen Time Management
SMART Target
For my screen time management, I will reduce the amount of time to be spent on my phone by performing activities offline (Inamorato et al, 2023).. I am going to download and install an application which will record the daily time I spend with my phone and tighten my usage of social networks to two hours per day only.
SMART Target Breakdown
| SMART |
Description |
| Specific |
In this aspect, I would ensure that I am not excessive with my use of computers and other technological related appliances. |
| Measurable |
I shall download an application that will give me the time I spend on social media and other entertainment programs and set a goal of using these only 3 hours a day. |
| Achievable |
I will use my phone to remind me that I should take a break from using the screen for at least 30 minutes in a day and do some form of after work such as reading, taking a walk among other physical exercises. |
| Relevant |
Screen time management is significant as it will enable me to cope with stress and stay on task thus improving on productivity both in class and daily life. |
| Time Bound |
I shall commence this habit right now and shall quantify my improvement in 4 weeks to determine the improvement in my virtual wellness. |
Table 3: Smart Target 2 Screen Time Management
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Smart Target 3:
Development Areas
Research based on the Web
SMART Target
To enhance the Research based on Web process, I will apply knowledge on the use of Google Scholar and other academic oriented website search engines for the purpose of getting information related to my tasks (Barboutidis and Stiakakis, 2023). I will dedicate not less than 1 hour every week in searching for these articles/ resources and will ensure that I source 3 articles or resource every week.
SMART Target Breakdown
| SMART |
Description |
| Specific |
Here in the present project, I will enhance my abilities of searching for credible information for research on the internet using such databases and the search engines. |
| Measurable |
I will begin using databases and sources for the academic setting within the first week; I will aim to do at least 5 research tasks weekly and during the first week I will utilize Google Scholar and JSTOR. |
| Achievable |
I will dedicate couple of hours in a week in identifying various online databases, and the reliability of the sources used in the research. |
| Relevant |
I consider it relevant to develop skills in Research based on Web because through that, I will be able to access useful information in projects and assignments. |
| Time Bound |
The following is a list of tasks that I will undertake to enhance my Research based on Web skills; I shall accomplish all these tasks within the next eight weeks. |
Table 4: Smart Target 3 Screen Time Management
Digital Learner Assignment Sample
(Source: Self-created in MS Word)
Task 3: Make an engaging and Clear Presentation through the use of both visual and audio regarding a topic from the field of study
Reference List
Journals
- AlAfnan, M.A., Dishari, S., Jovic, M. and Lomidze, K., 2023. Chatgpt as an educational tool: Opportunities, challenges, and recommendations for communication, business writing, and composition courses. Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Technology, 3(2), pp.60-68.
- Babapour Chafi, M., Hultberg, A. and Bozic Yams, N., 2021. Post-pandemic office work: Perceived challenges and opportunities for a sustainable work environment. Sustainability, 14(1), p.294.
- Barboutidis, G. and Stiakakis, E., 2023. Identifying the factors to enhance digital competence of students at vocational training institutes. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 28(2), pp.613-650.
- Dews, S.A., Corner, L., Butfield, R., Araghi, M., Monelle, H., Westergaard, P., Moloney, S., Wontor, V. and Burton, A.C., 2025. Co-creating tools for embedding meaningful patient and public involvement and engagement in real-world data and evidence research in the pharmaceutical industry setting: a multistakeholder participatory co-design study. BMJ open, 15(2), p.e088914.
- Inamorato dos Santos, A., Chinkes, E., Carvalho, M.A., Solórzano, C.M. and Marroni, L.S., 2023. The digital competence of academics in higher education: is the glass half empty or half full?. International journal of educational technology in higher education, 20(1), p.9.
- Livingstone, S., Mascheroni, G. and Stoilova, M., 2023. The outcomes of gaining digital skills for young people’s lives and wellbeing: A systematic evidence review. New media & society, 25(5), pp.1176-1202.
Task 3
PPT
- Detyna, M., Sanchez-Pizani, R., Giampietro, V., Dommett, E.J. and Dyer, K., 2023. Hybrid flexible (HyFlex) teaching and learning: climbing the mountain of implementation challenges for synchronous online and face-to-face seminars during a pandemic. Learning environments research, 26(1), pp.145-159.
- Hakim, A. and Wahyuni, S., 2024. A Critical Review: Technology as Learning Media in Teaching Reading. J-SHMIC: Journal of English for Academic, 11(1), pp.77-83.
- Zanella, A., Harrison, C.M., Lenzi, S., Cooke, J., Damsma, P. and Fleming, S.W., 2022. Sonification and sound design for astronomy research, education and public engagement. Nature Astronomy, 6(11), pp.1241-1248.
6 Years | PhD
