In 2005, Kyoto Koka Women's University in Kyoto, Japan, realigned its Media Information curriculum to match the requirements of Certiport Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), a globally recognized standard for digital literacy that validates the fundamental computer and Internet skills and knowledge required to be successful in school, work and life. With this curriculum update, the university now offers its students a worldwide standard that develops digital literacy, helps students set learning goals and increases confidence in their ability to participate effectively in the digital community.
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