Introducing Humber Polytechnic’s Digital Fluency Framework

As President Vaughan mentioned at the President’s Breakfast, after extensive research, consultation and cross-functional collaboration, the Digital Fluency Framework (DFF) and Action Plan are now available at www.humber.ca/digitalfluency.

The DFF was developed by the Humber community to empower us to grow professionally, work more effectively, and lead with confidence in a digitally driven environment. We will do this through practical tools, training, and support that will advance strategic growth and innovation.

The Digital Fluency Framework describes the digital fluency indicators and levels for all members of the Humber community. The indicators are overarching concepts that create digital fluency across Humber and include the ability to:

  • Use digital tools and spaces ethically and appropriately
  • Adapt to a variety of circumstances and technologies
  • Engage with information in digital spaces
  • Respond to technical issues and solve problems in real time

Three key levels of growth for digital fluency have been adapted for Humber. They are:

  • Leader
  • Proficient
  • Competent

Humber teams will apply the Digital Fluency Framework to their context, and all Humber employees will also have access to training to enhance their abilities through LEARN on the Human Resource Management System (HRMS). 

The framework also gives us a shared understanding of what digital fluency is and the skills that go along with it now and into the future. It will enable us to better support our students and partners as digital experts as well.  

We also want to express our gratitude to the Humber community members who were involved in the DFF development process. It was a collective endeavour of consultations, environmental scans, and piloting to co-create the framework. It directly supports the Builders of Brilliance “Reimaging Learning” pillar as we support the Humber learning environment and continue to build skills that support our students and the future of work.  

Find out more and explore the resources, training, and support at www.humber.ca/digitalfluency.

The DFF is an investment in our people, and we hope you are inspired and continue to build brilliance with it.

 

Vera Beletzan
Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning