Digital Life Explorer
Awarded for successfully engaging in activities that explore how young people socialize, learn, and engage online. This badge recognises your ability to identify, explain, and analyze how digital tools and platforms shape your social interactions and learning experiences.
Skills and experiences gained
This badge aligns with DigComp 2.2 (Digital Competence Framework for Citizens) and by completing its tasks a person have gained skills and experience in:
- Information and data literacy – Understanding how digital tools shape social and learning experiences.
- Communication and collaboration – Sharing and discussing digital experiences with others.
- Safety – Recognising risks and ensuring positive engagement in digital spaces.
This badge demonstrates the earner’s commitment to understanding and reflecting on their digital experiences. Cities of Learning Network partners value badge earners’ efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.
You have to finish 1 task to get the badge
Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Participate in the digital life exploration workshop to earn the Digital Life Explorer badge.
Preparation:
- Print large sheets of paper or use a whiteboard to create a digital map of your online activities.
- Identify and write down platforms, apps, and websites you use for socializing, learning, and entertainment.
Activity:
- Step 1. In small groups, share what you enjoy about your digital experiences and what challenges you face.
- Step 2. Identify common themes for young people about their digital lives and discuss ways to improve digital experiences.
- Step 3. Share how youth workers can support your personal growth and participation through digital experiences.
Get the badge:
- Task: Identify key digital experiences you have everyday and reflect on their impact on your daily life.
- Evidence: Submit a short written reflection or a visual representation of your digital experience map.
Task no.2
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Participate in the digital storytelling activity to earn the Digital Life Explorer badge.
Preparation:
- Choose an online tool such as Canva, TikTok, or Instagram Stories to create a short story about being online.
Activity:
- Step 1. Share a personal experience about how digital experiences have positively or negatively influenced your life.
- Step 2. Highlight what you enjoy and where you think improvements could be made.
- Step 3. Publish and discuss your story in an online group or meeting.
Get the badge:
- Task: Share your digital story and reflect on feedback from others.
- Evidence: Upload your digital story or a screenshot and share one thing you learned.
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