Learning/WebLiteracyStandard/Strands

Introduction

The Web Literacy Standard is made up of three strands: Exploring, Building, and Connecting. In turn, each strand is made up of several competencies. Each competency is comprised of a number of skills.

Exploring

Navigating the Web

The Exploring strand is made up of the following competencies:

• Navigation - using software tools to browse the Web
• Web Mechanics - understanding the Web ecosystem
• Search - locating information, people and resources via the Web
• Credibility - critically evaluating information found on the Web
• Security - keeping systems, identities, and content safe
  • Detecting online scams and 'phishing' by employing recognised tools and techniques
  • Encrypting data and communications using software and add-ons
  • Changing the default behaviour of websites, add-ons and extensions to make Web browsing more secure

Building

Creating for the Web

The Building strand is made up of the following competencies:

• Composing for the Web - creating content and making use of technologies for the Web
• Remixing - modifying existing Web resources to create something new
• HTML - reading and writing the building blocks of the Web
• CSS - reading, writing, testing and applying style sheets to alter the visual appearance of HTML
• Design & accessibility - creating universally effective communications through Web resources
• Coding/scripting - creating interactive experiences on the Web
• Infrastructure - understanding the Internet stack

Connecting

Participating on the Web

The Connecting strand is made up of the following competencies:

• Sharing & Collaborating - jointly creating and providing access to Web resources
• Community participation - getting involved in Web communities and understanding their practices
• Privacy - examining the consequences of sharing data online
• Open practices - helping to keep the Web democratic and universally accessible