Digital Information Literacy: Designing Digital Artifacts

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, traditional text-based reports are no longer the only way to demonstrate your knowledge. Creating clear, engaging digital artifacts—such as interactive presentations, curated resource boards, and structured digital summaries—is a vital skill for modern learners and professionals. This course guides you through the process of planning, researching, and building digital artifacts that communicate complex ideas clearly and professionally. You will transition from simply consuming online information to actively synthesizing and presenting it using modern, web-based curation and design principles. What you'll learn: - Define key concepts of digital literacy and identify different types of digital artifacts - Evaluate online sources for credibility, relevance, and accuracy - Structure digital content logically to maximize reader engagement and comprehension - Apply foundational design principles, including contrast, hierarchy, and whitespace, to digital layouts - Implement basic digital accessibility practices to ensure your artifacts are usable by everyone - Navigate digital copyright, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing to use media responsibly We begin by establishing a strong foundation in digital terminology and information evaluation. From there, you will read through step-by-step explanations on structuring digital layouts, applying modern design principles, and ensuring your work is accessible and legally compliant. This course is designed for beginners who want to improve their digital communication skills, with no prior design or technical background required. Start building your digital literacy skills and learn how to create professional digital projects today.