(Developed from the Department for Education’s (2018) Essential Digital Skills Framework)

On a scale of 1 - 5 with 5 being very confident…

Foundation skills

How do you feel about using a laptop or other device (e.g. tablet, smartphone etc.) (switching it on, using the internet)?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about connecting a laptop to a safe and secure WIFI network?

1 2 3 4 5

Communicating

How do you feel about setting up an email account and managing your emails?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about using the internet for social things such as Facebook or Instagram to socialise or stay in contact with friends/ family?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about using applications such as word to create documents?

1 2 3 4 5

Handling information and content

How do you feel about assessing the reliability of information and content that you see online?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about using search engines to find information and make use of search terms to generate better results?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about using the internet to legally access content for entertainment including films, music, games and books?

1 2 3 4 5

Transacting

How do you feel about using the internet for banking?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about setting up an account online and using appropriate websites or apps that enable you to buy goods or services?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about accessing and using public services (e.g. education, health, transport) online, including filling in forms?

1 2 3 4 5

Problem Solving

How do you feel about using the internet to find information that helps you solve problems?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about using online tutorials, FAQs and advice forums to solve problems and improve your skills in using devices, software and applications?

1 2 3 4 5

Being safe and legal online

How do you feel about staying safe online (protecting my passwords, identity and personal information)?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about protecting and securing your personal data online from others through privacy settings?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about recognising suspicious links in email, websites, social media messages and pop ups and knowing that clicking on these links or downloading unfamiliar attachments could put you and your computer at risk?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about understanding why it is important to keep your computer systems and security software up to date and allowing them to be updated when prompted?

1 2 3 4 5

Other

How do you feel about searching for jobs online?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about applying for jobs online?

1 2 3 4 5

How do you feel about using Teams or Zoom for online meetings?

1 2 3 4 5

If using this assessment please cite: Stonard, K. Caulfield, L.S., and Hadjisergis, K. (2023). Digital Literacy Assessment. Wolverhampton: Institute for Community Research and Development.