The Digital Essentials modules can be used by students to build digital skills that contribute to their Graduate Attributes. The modules can also be embedded or linked in courses to be used at the point of need.

1. Build graduate attributes

University of Queensland graduates are expected to develop Graduate Attributes. UQ graduates should be Accomplished scholars, Courageous thinkers, Connected citizens, Culturally capable, Influential communicators and Respectful leaders. Read more in the UQ Graduate Statement and Graduate Attributes Policy.

Select modules from the tables below to match the Graduate Attributes or skills you want to develop.

UQ systems

The Use UQ systems module is to help you become familiar with the systems you will need to use at UQ. It covers how to solve common IT issues and has tips on printing, booking rooms, ePortfolios, using Learn.UQ, mySI-net, TurnItIn and email. It has not been assigned any Graduate Attributes but will help prepare you to complete your courses.

Assignment essentials

ModuleDescription

Accomplished scholars

Courageous thinkers

Connected citizens

Influential communicators

Respectful leaders
Find and use mediaFind images, audio and video, comply with copyright and Creative Commons licences.   YesYes
Information essentialsFinding quality information, evaluating online information, identifying fake news. YesYesYes 
Types of assignmentsInformation on written, video, audio, presentations, posters, 3D models and coding assignments.

Yes

  Yes 
Write, cite and submitCovers plagiarism, referencing and referencing styles, EndNote software and assignment submission requirements.

Yes

  YesYes

Digital creation

ModuleDescription

Accomplished scholars

Courageous thinkers

Connected citizens

Influential communicators

Respectful leaders
AccessibilityUnderstanding the importance of accessibility online and creating accessible content.  YesYes 
Choose the right toolFind UQ, open source and freeware tools for data analysis, images, video, sound, infographics, 3D modelling, coding, study and writing and referencing.YesYes   
Intellectual PropertyUnderstanding Intellectual Property, your rights and obligations and how to protect your IP.    Yes

Digital security and safety

ModuleDescription

Accomplished scholars

Courageous thinkers

Connected citizens

Influential communicators

Respectful leaders
Digital security

Cyber security threats and scams, protecting your privacy online and proper account and password management.

  Yes  
Internet essentialsInternet infrastructure, web browsers, domain names and managing your use of digital technology.  Yes  
Social mediaYour digital footprint, using social media effectively, content creation, personal branding, professional use and use at university and cyberbullying  Yes  

Professional identity and skills

ModuleDescription

Accomplished scholars

Courageous thinkers

Connected citizens

Influential communicators

Respectful leaders
Communicate and collaborateEffective online collaboration, email and discussion forum etiquette, group work tools and dealing with conflict.  YesYes 
eProfessionalismOnline professional identity, digital citizenship, ethics, confidentiality and the use of images.    Yes

Work with information

ModuleDescription

Accomplished scholars

Courageous thinkers

Connected citizens

Influential communicators

Respectful leaders
Artificial IntelligenceTypes of AI, implications for society, using AI in your studies and how UQ is involved. YesYes  
Work with data and filesBasic introduction to data sources, metadata, data analysis, presenting data, data storage, file naming, and backing up your work. Yes   
Document your research dataConduct transparent and reproducible quantitative research for your project.   Yes 

Email the Digital Learning team via dxdc@library.uq.edu.au for help embedding or linking to the modules in your courses.