The Digital Competence Framework for Citizen (DigComp) provides a common understanding of digital competence. The publication has two main parts: the integrated DigComp 2.2 framework provides more than 250 new examples of knowledge, skills and attitudes that help citizens engage confidently, critically and safely with digital technologies, and new and emerging ones such as systems driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The framework is also made available following the digital accessibility guidelines, as creating accessible digital resources is an important priority today. The second part of the publication gives a snapshot of the existing reference material for DigComp consolidating previously released publications and references.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Integrate by competence, using examples to motivate and train.
Use reference documnets for self-reflection, assessment, and instructional guides.
Technical Requirements:
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Identify Major Learning Goals:
Leraners will gain knowledge and skills in: information and data literacy, communication and collaboration, digial content creation, safety, problem solving
Educators ill be able to:
Define the Digital Competence Framework for Citizens
Apply content in learning scenarios for all age groups
Formulate policies for addressing digital competencies
Plan and execute digital education and training
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, General populace
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Only basic ICT skills needed. DigComp 2.2 is designed to enhance and educate all citizens in the European Union (EU). The initiative is planning on reaching 80% of the EU population
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
DigComp 2.2 thoroughly addresses various components of digital literacy as defined in the EU. The digital competence framework consists of five related knowledge/skills/attitudes areas, which are operatiionalized by examples from foundational to highly specialized levels, including the workplace. The framework is current, accurate and relevant, based on European experts and research. The framework is self-contained and flexible in its use, but also links to documents to facilitate its implementation. Those links are acive and are attributed appropriately.
Concerns:
This resource is packed with content, which may be overwhelming to some
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning objectives are clearly defined with examples, all of which reflect ICT literacy standards. The content covers all EU citizens from childhood into adulthood. With a plan to reach 80% of the populace, this document is purposely focused at both administrators and educators. The proficiency levels start with foundational knowledge and progress systematically. The framework also explains relationships between concepts. Along with the examples, the workplace and learning scenarios facilitate writing assignment, and provide contexts for academic and career application. A substantial listing of resources available to all EU members provides guidance for instruction, to foster efficient learning for different age groups.
Concerns:
none
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The framework is highly structured, with an introductory diagram to facilitate reading. As such, the framework is easy to navigate independently and needs little technical skill. The table of contents provides an easy way to track the content and move around in the document. The examples and scenario reflect active learning. This document is published in 12 languages with some countries developing their own adaptations.
Concerns:
Some content is not ADA-compliant, and not all images have alt-text.
Creative Commons:
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