How are your digital skills?
Digital skills are defined as the ability to find, evaluate, use, share and create content using digital devices, such as computers and smartphones. As a student these skills are an essential part of your studies and beyond. Over time these technologies will evolve creating new possibilities and demands. Developing your digital skills can improve your confidence and help you work efficiently.
To get a better idea of your level of digital skills you can take the self-assessment quiz to see which skills may require further development.
How to get the best from social media
YouTube. Instagram. Twitter (now X). LinkedIn. Facebook. WhatsApp. TikTok!
Most likely you are very familiar with all these social media platforms and use most, or all, in your everyday life. But are you maximising all their features?
At Griffith University everyone has the right to feel safe, including on social media. Learn more about how to better participate, protect and promote yourself online by visiting our Social Media page.
Building a professional profile
Social media can be a powerful tool to show case your skills, achievements and personality to potential employers. Keeping your personal social media profiles professional and appropriate is key to securing a new job. It’s important to remember that anything you post online will basically exist forever. Check out how to Manage your online identity to make social media work for you professionally and privately.
Protecting your data
In addition to being great tools for building and engaging with people, social media platforms can also threaten your data privacy and security. Hackers, scammers, and trolls can target your accounts, your content, and your followers and cause damage to your reputation. Find out more about keeping safe online and Protecting your data.
Embrace social media carefully. Remember, every time you post, share, or chat on social media, it’s like leaving footprints in the playground. Make sure your footprints lead to a kinder, friendlier online world!
