Developing the Digital Competence

 Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of Information Society Technology (IST) for work, leisure, learning and communication. It is underpinned by basic skills in ICT: the use of computers to retrieve, access, store, produce, present and exchange information, and to communicate and participate in collaborative networks via the Internet.

Aim: develop digital competence of adult educators working with migrants and refugees.e.

Objectives: 

• provide knowledge about the key components and skills of digital competence;
• raise awareness about the possibility of application of the digital skills working with migrants and refugees;
• supply adult educators with links and references for deepening their knowledge on digital competence.

This Module covers 5 competence areas which are meant to develop 13 digital soft skills:

Competence Area: Information

• Browsing
• Using Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Adult Education
• Storing and Retrieving Information

Competence Area: Communication and Collaboration

• Interacting through Technologies
• Sharing Information and Content
• Collaborating and Sharing Practises through Digital Channels
• Netiquette

Competence Area: Content Creation

• Digital Content Creation
• Aware about Copyright and Licenses

Competence Area: Safety

• Protecting Devices and Personal Data

Competence Area: Problem Solving

• Solving Technical Problems
• Identifying Needs and Technological Responses
• Innovating and Creatively Using Technology