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Welcome to the Digital Backpack

The Digital Backpack is your personal guide to building the digital skills you need to succeed at university and beyond. Whether you are confident with technology or just getting started, the Backpack helps you discover your strengths, grow your confidenc

Alignment: Digital Backpack ↔ Jisc Digital Capabilities Framework

Reference – Jisc Digital Capabilities Framework

Digital Backpack Jisc Building Digital Capabilities Core tools & platform fluency M365, Moodle, device skills, task efficiency Digital proficiency & productivity Using devices, tools & systems effectively Creation & problem-solving activities Docs, media, data, Copilot for ideas & solutions Digital creation, problem-solving & innovation Produce content; test & evaluate solutions Learning pathways & workshops Self-directed content, reflection, goals Digital learning & development Plan, reflect, participate; support others Information, data & media skills Search, evaluate, cite; data basics; media use Information, data & media literacies Find, judge, organise & share responsibly Communication & collaboration Teams etiquette, co-authoring, networks Digital communication, collaboration & participation Work in teams, build communities, share well Identity, wellbeing & safety Portfolio & badges; online safety; workload balance Digital identity & wellbeing Reputation, safety, balance & support

Alignment: Digital Backpack ↔ UK Gov Essential Digital Skills

Reference - UK Gov Digital Skils Framework

Digital Backpack Essential Digital Skills Framework Core communication tools Teams, Outlook, OneDrive collaboration Communicating Communicate, collaborate & share online Information & data skills Word, Excel, research, referencing Handling information & content Find, manage & store securely Using online services University systems, forms, file sharing Transacting Apply for services, manage transactions Problem solving & creativity Copilot, Office skills, project tasks Problem solving Find solutions using digital tools Digital safety & wellbeing Cyber security, privacy, identity Being safe & legal online Stay safe, legal & confident online

Alignment: Digital Backpack ↔ Digital Pedagogy & Teaching Skills Framework

Reference - University of Greenwich Digital Pedagogy & Teaching Skills Framework

Digital Backpack Pedagogy & Teaching Skills Framework Explorer / Navigator / Pioneer Confidence-based placement & progression Digital competence frameworks Jisc six elements & EDSF mapping Microsoft 365 core tools Word, Excel, PPT, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, Copilot Institutional platforms M365 ecosystem & Moodle integration Diagnostics & radar charts Baseline, progress tracking, pathways Formative assessment & feedback Low-stakes diagnostics; actionable next steps Inclusive focus Confidence first; scaffolds for diverse learners Inclusivity & equity Accessible, equitable digital pedagogy Reflection & progression Self-assessment; goals; growth Reflective pedagogy Ongoing reflection in learning design Badges & portfolio Sharable evidence for employers Professional identity & employability Showcasing capability beyond the course

Alignment: Digital Backpack ↔ Vitae RDF

Vitae RDF

Digital Backpack Vitae RDF (2025) Core tools & platform fluency M365, Moodle, device proficiency Researcher: 1.3 Organised Research: 2.4 Digital & Technological Capabilities Creation & problem solving Office, media, Copilot for solutions Researcher: 1.4 Curious Research: 2.2 Methods; 2.5 Critical Thinking; 2.6 Creativity & Innovation Learning pathways & reflection Self-directed learning, reflection, goals Researcher: 1.1 Development focused Researcher: 1.7 Reflexive Information, data & media skills Search, evaluate, manage, cite Researcher: 1.3 Organised Research: 2.2 Methods; 2.3 Information & Data Literacy Communication & collaboration Teams etiquette, co-authoring, networks Research: 3.4 Open research; 4.1 Communication 4.3 Knowledge exchange & engagement Communities: 5.2 Teamworking; 5.6 Networking Safety, identity & wellbeing Digital safety, ethics, wellbeing Researcher: 1.9 Responsible Research: 3.5 Integrity & Ethics; 3.3 Risk Management Badges & portfolio Sharable evidence, employability Researcher: 1.5 Collaborative Research: 4.5 Teaching & learning Communities: 5.2 Teamworking; 5.4 Supervision

 

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