Digital Licence +

Prospective users

Aims & approach

Digital Licence+ is designed to suit students aged 10 to 14 years. Some modules will be more suited to younger students and some to older students. An overview of each module is below.

For students aged 10 to 12

• Module 1: Traversing the Tightrope of Technology
  This module supports students to understand the importance of balancing their technology use with other parts of their lives. It's about knowing how to achieve balance and self-regulate.
• Module 2: The Best Offense is Kindness
  Students learn about many types of online risks, such as cyberbullying, and how leading with kindness can create a more positive community. Students will also learn strategies to deal with cyber risks, and how to be an upstander to help others.
• Module 3: Building Your Shield
  This module helps students understand the attributes or 'red flags' of a cyber threat (particularly phishing scams) and know how to identify, deal with, report, and remain vigilant to cyber threats.
• Module 4: Having a Digital Heart
  What is empathy? Why is it important? In this module, students learn about the challenge of online disinhibition and how they can demonstrate empathy online.

For students aged 12 to 14

• Module 1: Powered by Will
  What's the connection between how technology is designed and our ability to achieve a balanced use of that technology? We can apply strategies to overcome the challenges presented by the attention economy.
• Module 2: Riding the Content Highway
  What is hateful or discriminatory content? What is image-based abuse? And how can we use kindness to deal with harmful content?
• Module 3: Shielding the Greater Network
  How can we practice good network cyber security by exploring the Internet of Things? This module explores how the Internet of Things works, including the benefits and risks it presents, and how to stay safe when using devices.
• Module 4: Knowing the Real You
  Understanding the connections between our experience with technology, emotions, behaviours, and values is important. By developing strategies to regulate our emotions when using technology, we can act in a way that best represents our values.

We are an eSafety Commission trusted eSafety Provider and have support from the Australian Federal Government to deliver our federal programs at no-cost to Australian schools.

Implementation support

• Implementation training webinars or modules
• Ongoing helpdesk, email or phone support
• Regular webinars or access to community of professional practice

Evidence

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation partnered with the DQ Institute to align Digital Licence+ with the DQ global standard to deliver engaging, high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences for users.

Digital Intelligence (or DQ) is a comprehensive set of skills needed for young people to thrive in the digital age. The DQ framework developed by the DQ Institute is the global standard related to digital literacy, digital skills, and digital readiness as approved by the IEEE Standards Board (IEEE 3527.1).

Evaluation conducted by ACER 2024-2025.