Information resources

For each area of digital literacy, we have selected online resources that can be used to improve one's knowledge and skills. We offer links to the University of Basel own's resources as well as further internet links. Use the navigation menu above to select the area in which you would like to improve your knowledge and skills.

Furthermore, we have classified the information resources in this web portal in six categories, which correspond to different goals and learning:

1. Self-tests

Selft-tests are online questionnaires and quizzes to evaluate one's knowledge and skills in one particular area of digital literacies.

2. Self-learning resource

Self-learning resources are didactically prepared learning materials on a specific topic that are especially suited for independent learning. Self-learning resources usually offer a systematic treatment of the topic on hand.

3. Courses

Courses are a form of knowledge transmission in which the interaction between teachers and students is central. Courses are designed and supervised by one or several instructors and take place within a specified period of time. The interactive part of the course can be in-class, online, or a mixture of both (hybrid).

4. Guidelines

Guidelines are detailed, concrete, often step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific tasks. They are useful when learning a new tool or technique.

5. Tools

Tools are instruments humans can use to perform concrete tasks more quickly, more precisely or more safely.

6. References

References are documents with in-depth information on specific topics. Their form range from organizational reports and specialized websites to scientific literature.

Get started by selecting one area of digital literacy where you would like to make progress:

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