This module has focused on the topic of Digital Literacy, Information, data and Internet use. Chapter 1 of this module focused on key components of Digital Literacy and Online Services, why digital literacy is important for seniors, including the advantages of digital technology, useful terms for seniors in the digital world and key factors seniors should consider when choosing digital devices, internet connections and internet providers. Chapter 2 delved into the important topic of Media and Information Literacy and how to find information that is reliable and accurate. It described the workings of the Internet in more detail, provided a brief history of the Internet and how it works, before describing key features of the Internet such as web browsers, search engines while also giving guidance on how to evaluate information found on the Internet. 

Chapter 3 dealt with the important topic of Digital Citizenship : accessing services and support online. This chapter described how the internet can benefit seniors, how it enables them to stay up to date with the latest news and trends, how they can avail of effortless communication and maintain their cognitive health while also highlighting some of its disadvantages and hazards. Key services and supports offered by new internet technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) were also highlighted in this chapter as were the uses of tools such as email and video-conferencing for communication. Important Government services available online for Digital Citizenship were also outlined in this chapter as was the vast array of online entertainment available to seniors through AudioBooks and eBooks, Music Streaming services, online radio, podcasts, video streaming, video games, online libraries and museums. Chapter 3 concluded by outlining the various commercial services available to seniors online including online shopping, online banking, and their advantages and disadvantages and how seniors can protect themselves from online scams and fraudsters. 

The important topic of Digital Resilience and Online Wellbeing was dealt with in Chapter 4, how people can adapt, manage, and prosper in the digital world while successfully managing both their well-being and security. This chapter highlighted the importance of digital wellbeing, of preserving a positive and sensible connection with technology. The final chapter of this Module 1 covered Online rights and privacy in the online environment focusing particularly on the consequences of our Digital Footprint. This chapter concluded with some strategies and advice to help seniors reduce their Digital Footprint, highlighting for example that oversharing online is the easiest way to create an unmanageable digital footprint.

The internet offers some immense possibilities and freedom for seniors while also presenting some significant challenges. Seniors need to have the skills not only to find information and services on the Internet that are trustworthy, reliable and accurate but to also manage their online security successfully to avoid scams and fraudsters. By taking this Module 1 of the DSSI Curriculum, seniors can be better informed about the Internet, to avail of its huge potential for lifelong learning and become confident to independently use a range of digital public and commercial services effectively.