HA Webinar: What is digital literacy — and why history sits at the centre of it
Historical thinking in a digital world: how history builds digital and media literacy
Event Type: CPD
Takes Place: 7th May 2026
Time: 4pm - 5pm
Venue: Zoom
Description: This opening session establishes a shared, research-informed definition of digital literacy and distinguishes related terms (media literacy, information literacy, critical digital literacy, data literacy), examining what digital literacy means beyond basic technical skills. The session then argues that historical thinking offers a uniquely powerful toolkit for digital literacy: provenance, contextualisation, corroboration, claims-evidence reasoning, and epistemic vigilance. We explore how these disciplinary practices map directly onto the competencies needed to navigate online information environments, making history a ‘home subject’ for digital literacy education. Participants will leave with a simple ‘history-to-digital’ mapping framework they can apply to enquiries, homework, and departmental policy, as well as an introduction to the Digital Literacy Mapping Tool for curriculum audit.
How to book: Booking online via the Cademy link below or via the bulk booking form to get a discount. To redeem your corporate recording offer please use the bulk booking form.
Price: Free for HA Member, £67 Non member. An extra fee is added if this is booked on Cademy.
Email: events@history.org.uk
Lecturer: Ben Walsh
Comments: Joining details are emailed to the registered attendee 1 week before the webinar with a reminder on the day. If you register within a week of the webinar you will receive this on the day only. A time-limited recording will be emailed within 2 working days