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23 Things

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Reviewed:: Jan 6, 2022 by Instructional Design and Technology

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Overview:

The University of Edinburgh’s 23 Things for Digital Knowledge is an award winning (LILAC Credo Digital Literacy Award 2017), self-directed course, run by Information Services Group.

The programme aims to expose you to a range of digital tools for your personal and professional development as a researcher, academic, student, or professional. The aim is for you to spend a little time each week, building up and expanding your skills. We hope that the programme presents a realistic challenge and will allow you to fit it into your schedule. The University of Edinburgh’s ‘23 Things for Digital Knowledge’ is inspired by 23 Things Oxford and based on the original 23 Things program which ran at the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in the USA in 2006."

The site is extensive-topics: https://www.23things.ed.ac.uk/23-things-list/

It really can be self paced or used for assignments in class. Recommendation: update lynda.com information to LinkedIn learning through the site.

Type of Material:

tutorial with self reflection exercises

Recommended Uses:

In class or self paced. It is possible to build projects based on the site's context. Currently exploring portions of the site for DEI and Accessibility projects.

Technical Requirements:

up to date browser with plug ins

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Each chapter (professional development, digital curation, copyright, OERs, etc.), covers specific concepts and tools. The site is well organized. There really are 23 three things that the learners will cover.

Digital Literacy

Learning and applying concepts such as digital curation (beyond the tools listed on the site)

Target Student Population:

Professionals in education, instructional design and technology, professionals in any field wanting to ehnance or update their digial learning and digital literacy skills.

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

background in instructional tech and design is helpful

computer usage; internet beyond "shopping"

Content Quality

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Strengths:: An excellent site-it is well organized. Everything is clearly explained and there are exercises at the end of each module. Plus, learners may participate in blog writing competitions (unclear if these are ongoing though).
Concerns:: Check for broken links on some modules.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:: Excellently organized; very clear modules
Concerns:: Check for broken links; update the site with current info re: Lynda.com is now LinkedIn learning (there is a re-direct link on LinkedIn site).