Course Overview

👩‍💻Delivery Method

Using a HyFlex bootcamp modality, this intervention will focus on closing the digital equity divide between female and male students. This intervention will prioritise core digital literacy and foundational skills in productivity tools such as Microsoft 365. In addition, the intervention will prioritise 4IR competencies and address the psychological challenges (i.e., lack of technology confidence) among female students. This intervention is linked to SDG5 and the Africa Agenda 2063 Goal 2.

🛠️ Activity Requirements

You will need access to your Unisa myLife account to complete the activities. Your myLife account is a Microsoft 365 account, and we will use the Microsoft 365 apps to do practical activities. The discussion activities will take place in a Microsoft Engage community.

Follow the steps below to access your Microsoft 365 account and to join the Microsoft Engage community for this guide.

Accessing your Microsoft 365 account from myUnisa ▼
  1. Visit https://my.unisa.ac.za/ in your browser or scan the QR code below with your phone:
    QR Code for myUnisa
  2. Once open, click on the myLife email button. This will open a "Sign in" popup.
  3. Insert your myLife email address, which is your student number, followed by @mylife.unisa.ac.za
    Pay particular attention to the .ac.za as it's not the normal .co.za
  4. Click the Next button.
  5. If asked about account type, click on Work or school account.
  6. Enter your myUnisa password. Note this is the same as your myUnisa password, and the two always sync up.
  7. If this is your first time accessing your account in a while, you will be requested to verify your identity by receiving a pin by SMS or phone call as part of two-factor authentication.
  8. Once you receive your pin by SMS, insert the pin and click on the Verify button.
  9. On the next page you can click Yes to stay signed in if you are using your personal device or No if you are using a public computer.
  10. Your myLife email account will now open. You will notice this is a Microsoft 365 Outlook account and that you can access other apps by clicking on the waffle icon at the top left.
Accessing your myLife account from Office.com ▼
  1. Open https://www.office.com/ in your browser or scan the QR code below with your phone:
    QR Code for Office.com
  2. Once the page loads, click on the Sign in button on the page.
  3. Sign in using the same steps as per the previous method.
  4. Once signed in, your Microsoft 365 dashboard will open. You can access any of the available productivity apps from the Apps icon on the left navigation and even install apps on your device.
Join the Microsoft Engage Community ▼
  1. Open https://bit.ly/unisadl in your browser or scan the QR code below with your phone:
    QR Code for Microsoft Engage Community
  2. Sign in using your myLife account.
  3. Once signed in, the community page will open, and you can click on the Join button to join the Digital Literacy Skills community.
    Microsoft Engage Community Interface
You are now ready to participate in the activities!
💡 Tip:

If you experience any issues accessing your myLife account, ensure you're using the correct email format: [student number]@mylife.unisa.ac.za with the .ac.za extension. For password issues, try resetting your myUnisa password as they are synchronized.

💡 Learning Activities

In this course you will find the following learning activity icons:

Learning activity icons

These activities are designed to help you study and to get the most out of your learning experience. It is imperative that you work through them as they will guide you towards completing the course. Below is a description of each learning icon:

learning outcomes Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes highlight the essential knowledge and skills you need to gain. They give you a clear idea of what you should be able to do by the end of the learning programme.

Interactions Interactions
These are moments where you actively engage with the content. Whether it's clicking, answering, reflecting, or exploring, interactions help you understand and remember key ideas better.

Video Video
Video segments provide visual explanations or examples that support the topic. They help break down complex ideas and add variety to your learning experience.

Key questions Key Questions
Key questions help focus your thinking. They guide you to reflect on important aspects of the topic and deepen your understanding through thoughtful inquiry.

Key Concepts Key Concepts
These are the main ideas and terms you need to know. Understanding these concepts will help you make sense of the topic and apply it in real situations.

knowledge check Knowledge Check
These are short, informal quizzes or questions placed throughout the course. They help you test your understanding and keep track of your progress.

reading Further Reading
Further reading is provided for those who want to explore the topic in more depth. You can use the suggested resources or find reliable, up-to-date alternatives.

practise Practice Exercise
Practice exercises give you the chance to apply what you've learned. They're designed to help you gain confidence and prepare for real-world use.

Tips Tips
Tips are short suggestions or reminders that make learning easier. They highlight useful strategies, common mistakes to avoid, or ways to approach certain tasks.

Last modified: Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 4:13 PM