What is an open university certificate equivalent to?

Equivalent to the first third of an honours degree. Shows that you can study successfully at university level. Count it towards further qualifications such as a foundation degree, DipHE or honours degree.

What is digital and information literacy framework?

Digital literacy includes the ability to find and use information (otherwise known as information literacy) but goes beyond this to encompass communication, collaboration and teamwork, social awareness in the digital environment, understanding of e-safety and creation of new information.

What level is a open university diploma?

level 5
Let’s start with the basics: what qualifications do we offer? Certificates of Higher Education – these are at level 4 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). Diplomas of Higher Education – these are at level 5 FHEQ. Honours Degrees – these are at level 6 FHEQ.

How many competency areas are within the digital and information literacy framework?

Considering the 5 competence areas in the framework, we can only see data and information literacy related and one digital content creation.

What are the big 6 skills of information literacy process?

The big skills 6 model consists of 6 aspects: Definition; Strategic Information Seeking; Location and Access; Use of Information; Synthesis and Evaluation. This study indicates that the students’ information literacy skills in formulating problems and information-seeking strategies are quite good.

What is the big 6 model?

The Big6™ is a process model for information problem-solving. It integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for specific needs and tasks.

Are open degrees respected?

The short answer to the question is yes. At the end of the day, a degree is a degree no matter what university it comes from and all employers recognise the work that goes into such a qualification. OU degrees have a similar reputation to BTECs in that people think they are somehow easier.

What are the 5 digital competencies?

The five competencies of digital citizenship

  • Inclusive: I am open to hearing and respectfully recognizing multiple viewpoints, and I engage with others online with respect and empathy.
  • Informed: I evaluate the accuracy, perspective, and validity of digital media and social posts.
  • Engaged:
  • Balanced:
  • Alert:

What are the 4 categories of 21st century skills?

The four C’s of 21st Century skills are:

  • Critical thinking.
  • Creativity.
  • Collaboration.
  • Communication.