Part 1: Personal Digital Literacies (Belshaw’s Framework)
Digital Literacy Element
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Cultural 1
I understand the cultural norms and expectations when interacting in different online communities
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Cultural 2
I can adapt my behaviour to suit various digital environments, whether formal or informal
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Cognitive 1
I can quickly learn and adapt to new digital tools and platforms
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Cognitive 2
I feel confident in my ability to solve problems using digital technologies
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Constructive 1
I can effectively use digital tools to create and share new content
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Constructive 2
I understand the importance of respecting intellectual property when using and creating digital content
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Communicative 1
I can communicate effectively using a variety of digital platforms
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Communicative 2
I can collaborate with others online to achieve common goals
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Confidence 1
I feel confident in my ability to use digital technologies for various tasks
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Confidence 2
I am proactive in seeking out new digital skills and knowledge
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Creative 1
I can use digital tools to express my creativity in unique ways
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Creative 2
I enjoy experimenting with digital technologies to create innovative solutions
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Critical 1
I can critically evaluate the reliability and credibility of online information
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Critical 2
I am aware of the potential biases and ethical considerations when creating and consuming digital content
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Civic 1
I use digital technologies to participate in and contribute to my community
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Civic 2
I am mindful of the impact my digital actions can have on others and strive to use technology responsibly
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Part 2: Teaching Digital Literacy (Australian Curriculum Framework)
AC Digital Literacy Element
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Practicing Digital Safety and Well-being 1
I can teach students how to recognise and avoid online risks, such as cyberbullying and phishing
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Practicing Digital Safety and Well-being 2
I can guide students in developing healthy digital habits and managing their digital well-being
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Investigating 1
I can help students use digital tools to research and gather information efficiently
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Investigating 2
I can teach students to critically evaluate the credibility and relevance of digital information sources
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Creating and Exchanging 1
I can support students in using digital tools to create engaging and innovative content
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Creating and Exchanging 2
I can guide students in applying digital tools to design and develop new projects or solutions
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Creating and Exchanging 3
I can facilitate effective communication and collaboration among students using digital platforms
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Creating and Exchanging 4
I can help students adapt their communication style to suit different digital contexts and audiences
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Managing and Operating 1
I can effectively teach students how to manage and operate digital devices and software
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Managing and Operating 2
I can guide students in troubleshooting and solving technical issues independently
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Part 3: Professional Development Improvement Plans
Area 1 for Improvement
Area for improvement:
Confidence 2
Goal:
To be more proactive and open to using digital technologies that will enhance my personal knowledge and teaching for my students. I want to be able to know how to use digital technologies like Write that Essay, that are accessible for all abilities and learners.
How will you achieve this goal?
Having a low literacy background is difficult to advantage and increase confidence of students without the correct skills. Utilising Write that Essay as a toolkit for students to access when they are writing artist statements and digital portfolios in Visual Art. Practicing using the platform to create exemplars of assessments will increase my confidence to teach students what the best parts of the platform are to use for the visual art context.
Attend professional developments that are offered to improve skills when using the platform to teach. Utilise the teaching resources embedded in the platform to gain new skills.
Timeframe:
By the end of 2025 ready to implement for 2026.
Area 1 for Improvement
Area for improvement:
Confidence 2
Goal:
To be more proactive and open to using digital technologies that will enhance my personal knowledge and teaching for my students. I want to be able to know how to use digital technologies like Write that Essay, that are accessible for all abilities and learners.
How will you achieve this goal?
Having a low literacy background is difficult to advantage and increase confidence of students without the correct skills. Utilising Write that Essay as a toolkit for students to access when they are writing artist statements and digital portfolios in Visual Art. Practicing using the platform to create exemplars of assessments will increase my confidence to teach students what the best parts of the platform are to use for the visual art context.
Attend professional developments that are offered to improve skills when using the platform to teach. Utilise the teaching resources embedded in the platform to gain new skills.
Timeframe:
By the end of 2025 ready to implement for 2026.
Area 2 for Improvement
Area for improvement:
Practicing digital wellbeing and safety 2
Goal:
Practice digital wellbeing and safety more in my own personal life to develop skills on how to help students be safe whilst using technologies.
How will you achieve this goal?
Utilise the esafetyyoung (esaftey comminsioner, 2025) website to develop skills to support any students who may be struggling with cyberbullying, harassment and mental wellbeing problems. Practice using the strategies recommended on the website to be safer online so I can prepare myself with strategies to use when approached with a problem or to help ensure students are spending a balanced amount of time online and offline.
Implement a class contract with a set of rules that surrounds the correct use of devices, internet access and language students should be using online and offline in the classroom.
Timeframe:
Set up goal: week 1 of term 1. Implement goal throughout year and restate expectations each term as well as reminders each lesson.
Area 3 for Improvement
Area for improvement:
Managing and operating 2
Goal:
Learn troubleshooting skills to solve issues that students may have with their devices or online software.
How will you achieve this goal?
Document common issues students have with their devices and attempt to solve the issues by finding a YouTube video that explains how to troubleshoot it. Follow any guidance from school IT technicians to learn how to trouble shoot devices or software.
Use the software students would typically use in their learning and learn basic skills that can be easily taught.
Timeframe:
Continuing timeframe as new software is being used and developed.
