Jisc Discovery Tool for Students - Edge Hill University

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Jisc Discovery Tool for Students

The Jisc Discovery Tool is available to all Edge Hill students and provides a personalised insight into your digital capabilities through a short self-reflection questionnaire.

What is the Jisc Discovery Tool?

The Jisc Discovery Tool is a tool that helps you explore your digital skills and confidence. After completing a question set, you’ll receive a personalised report highlighting your strengths and recommending resources to support your development. It is not a test and there is no pass or fail.

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How it works?

Sign in using your Edge Hill University account.
Select a question set.
Complete the self-reflection questionnaire (around 15-20 minutes).
Review your personalised report.
Explore recommended resources.
Return later and complete it again to track your development.

Why should I complete it?

Understand your current digital strengths.
Identify areas where you may want to develop further.
Access personalised recommendations and resources.
Improve skills that support your studies.
Build skills that will benefit you in your future career.
Track your progress over time by retaking the tool.

Choosing the right question set

The Jisc Discovery Tool offers a range of question sets designed to support different roles, interests and development goals. Each question set explores digital capabilities from a slightly different perspective, helping you focus on the skills that are most relevant to your studies, future career aspirations or research activities.

You don’t need to complete every question set. Instead, choose the one that best matches your current needs. Whether you want an overall picture of your digital capabilities, a student-focused reflection on skills for higher education, or insights into digital skills for research, there’s a question set to support you. The tool can also be completed multiple times, allowing you to revisit your results and track your progress over time.

While all question sets offer valuable insights, we recommend starting with one of the following:

Current Students (Higher Education)

Provides a comprehensive overview of your digital capabilities as a university student and helps identify strengths and areas for development across a range of digital practices.

Student Digital Skills in AI and Generative AI

Perfect for students who want to explore their understanding of AI technologies and develop the skills needed to use these tools responsibly and effectively throughout their studies.

Recognising Digital Skills for Employability

Helps you connect the digital skills you are developing at university with those sought by employers, supporting your career readiness and professional development.

These question sets provide an excellent foundation for understanding your current capabilities and planning your next steps for development.

Personalised Report

Once you’ve completed a question set, you’ll receive a personalised digital capability report based on your responses. The report is designed to help you understand your current strengths, identify areas where you may wish to develop further, and explore practical resources that can support your growth.

Your report can help you:

Develop your academic study skills.
Improve digital communication and collaboration.
Strengthen information and data literacy.
Create and present digital content more effectively.
Build confidence with technology and digital wellbeing.

You can also save your report as a PDF and revisit your recommended resources whenever you need them, and return to the Discovery Tool later to see how your capabilities have developed over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take?

The Jisc Discovery Tool typically takes around 15–20 minutes to complete. You can work through it in one sitting and your responses are automatically saved as you progress.

Is it compulsory?

No, the Jisc Discovery Tool is not compulsory. It is designed to help you reflect on your digital skills, identify areas for development, and access tailored recommendations and resources.

Can I complete it more than once?

Yes. You can revisit and complete the assessment as often as you like. Repeating the assessment over time is a great way to monitor your progress and see how your digital capabilities are developing.

Who can see my results?

Your individual results are private and can only be viewed by you. The University may use anonymised, aggregated data to understand overall digital capability trends and inform future support, training, and development opportunities.

How do I access my report?

Once you have completed the assessment, your personalised report is available immediately within the Jisc Discovery Tool. You can view your results online and return to them at any time by logging back into the platform.

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