Cross-cutting

Digital Information Search and Management – Basic Level

Digital Skills 25 hours

Introduction

With the rise of the internet and digital tools, searching for and organising information has become essential in both our personal and professional lives. Training in Digital Information Search and Management – Basic Level provides the essential skills for navigating and searching for information in the digital world, as well as for organising and managing the data you find effectively. You will learn the basic functions of web browsers, how to search the web y how to navigate virtual platforms learning. Furthermore, it will equip you with the skills you need to become a competent user when it comes to searching for, organising and digital information analysis, which will stand you in good stead in a variety of personal and professional contexts.

Objectives

  • Understanding the basic functions of web browsers and digital search tools.

  • Learn how to carry out effective searches on the website and on online learning platforms.

  • To acquire skills in the organisation and management of information using digital tools.

  • Mastering the handling and structuring of numerical data for analysis and visualisation.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. AN INTRODUCTION TO SEARCHING FOR, SELECTING AND FILTERING INFORMATION USING DIGITAL TOOLS

  1. Identifying the basic functions of a web browser
  2. Summary of the basic browser settings
  3. The difference between browsing web pages and carrying out searches
  4. Using simple filters to narrow down searches by criteria
  5. Navigating within a virtual learning platform

TEACHING UNIT 2. AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANISING INFORMATION AND DATA USING DIGITAL TOOLS

  1. Basic principles of storing information in files
  2. Identification and analysis of the basic functions of the various storage systems.
  3. Classifying data according to objectives using a spreadsheet, a database or a specific application.

TEACHING UNIT 3. ANALYSIS, EXPLORATION AND VISUALISATION OF DATA USING FUNCTIONAL

  1. Organising numerical data to give meaning to the information collected.
  2. Applying formulae and functions
  3. Identification of digital tools that enable data analysis
  4. Basic database management
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