Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways

Each pathway is made up of steps. Each step consists of a link to an external resource with a set of accompanying questions and tasks. There are different types of resources (articles, websites, blogs, videos, etc.) and the instructions will clearly indicate what you need to read, watch, or listen to. The questions and tasks are designed to challenge you and make you think about what you already know, what you have just learnt, and how you can apply this practically within your role.

Pathway steps will vary in length, particularly as you start to relate the content to your own organisation. This means there are no recommended completion times, it is advised you work through the steps at your own pace. You can also leave and come back to pathways to break the content into smaller segments.

We recommend you start with Explore for each pathway and progress through the pathway levels in accordance with your own level of responsibility, role and interest. The themes chosen are developed over the course of the pathway levels, with each building on ideas introduced in the level before. However, if you feel you are unsure about the concepts, or uncomfortable with the tasks when you are using a pathway, jump back to the previous pathway level and revisit the content to refresh your knowledge.

Once you have completed a pathway level, take time to reflect on everything you have learnt and, where possible, discuss your thoughts with colleagues. It is recommended that you revisit the pathways regularly to see what has changed and ensure that your knowledge is kept up-to-date. Pathway content will be updated on a monthly basis, and you can access this form to register to receive update notifications when new resources are added. 

This learning will form part of your continuous personal and professional development (CPD) and supports registration requirements and adherence to codes of practice (where applicable) for specific professions. The content of these pathways, and how you are using them, should form part of your regular supervision or CPD conversations.