Description of the Learning Activities
Methodology
Timing (minutes)
Materials/ Equipment Required
3.4.1. Why are digital skills important?
The aim of this activity is for users to explore their own needs and share why they want to learn digital skills.
Face-to-face:
1.Present video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2k3C-iB88w *) on why digital skills are important.
2.Ask learners to go into groups and discuss why digital literacies are important to them.
3.Discuss with the class, ask them to talk about their personal needs when learning digital literacies.
*We recommend trainers find a video in their country’s language explaining digital literacies.
45 minutes
Classroom with computer screen, paper board and markers.
Online:
1.Play video in a shared screen through whatever platform the activity is being carried out.
2.Ask learners to write down why digital literacies are important to them.
3.Discuss with the class, ask them to talk about their personal needs when learning difital literacies.
45
Online conference call platform such as Zoom or Skype.