**ICT proficiency**

A digitally capable learner will:


- Use ICT-based devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktop computers, digital instruments and equipment); 
- use a mouse, keyboard, touch screen, voice control and other forms of input; use screens, audio headsets and other forms of output; 
- use digital capture devices such as a camera, video camera, audio recorder.
- Use basic productivity software (text editing, presentation, spreadsheets, image editing); use a web browser and search engines.
- Use email and other digital communication services eg text, photo sharing, video conferencing.
- Sign on to and use the university/college digital systems; sign on to and use a range of personal digital services such as social media, online shopping, sharing sites.
- Adopt new devices, applications, software and services and stay up to date with ICT as it evolves.
- Know the limits of his/her digital proficiency and how to ask for help.


At higher levels a digitally capable learner will:


- Use a wide range of digital apps, services, plug-ins to achieve daily tasks; be comfortable with different devices, interfaces
- and platforms.
- Keep digital devices safe from malware; manage security and privacy settings in digital services.
- Explore digital technologies, tools and services thoroughly to understand their functions and uses.
- Find solutions and work-arounds when things go wrong.
- Understand basic concepts in computing, coding, and software/app development.