Placement PAL Central: Digital Communication Skills

The Open University advises on how to get the best out of the contact you have with others online and avoid misunderstandings.

The Open University advises on how you write online in order to ensure your communications are effective.

The Open University introduces you to some of the factors which contribute to your online reputation, and how to project the image you would wish.

Barclays Digisafe: ways to help keep control over your personal data online.

"A trail of data you create while using the Internet. It includes the websites you visit, emails you send, and information you submit to online services. ...Everyone who uses the Internet has a digital footprint, so it is not something to be worried about. However, it is wise to consider what trail of data you are leaving behind" (TechTerms 2018).

Covers:
* Your online reputation
* Deleting things you've shared online
* Getting creative online
* Keeping your information secure