Introduction to Digital Capabilities and the Jisc Discovery Tool (Online)

Course Code
50292230

Provider
OD&PL

Tutor(s):
Rachael Clark

Suitability
For any member of staff who wants to enhance their digital capabilities.
This session will also be useful for staff with line management
responsibilities to help and support their staff to develop digital
capabilities.

Date(s)
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10:00 to 11:30

Max Places:
30

Description
This session will be delivered online

This session will introduce the importance of digital capabilities for
everyone to function in a digital society and how this translates to
their role at the University. We will explore what digital capabilities
are and how you can access and use the Discovery Tool to self–assess
your current digital capabilities.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:
- To understand what digital capabilities are and how they are important
to your role.
- Understand what the Jisc Discovery Tool is and how it can help to
develop your digital capabilities.
- Learn how to access and use the Jisc Discovery Tool including
Locate and sign-in to the tool
- Choose a suitable question set
- Interpret your report
- Request the digital badge
- Make the best use of the resources
- Identify your strengths and areas for development and plan your next
steps for improving your digital capabilities.