Concept Analysis of Digital Competency in General Education
Subject Areas : Research in Curriculum Planning
Hassan
Hazarkhani
1
(Faculty member, Chemistry Department, - Organization for Educational Research and Pl;anning)
Fatemeh zahra
Ahmadi
2
(Faculty member, Organization foe Educational Research and Planning)
Minoo
Ayatollahi
3
(Head of Art and Culture Department,, Organization for Educational Research and P lanning)
Keywords: Digital competencies, Sub-dimension of competency, information and technology, digital content, management of access.,
Abstract :
Students will benefit from digital world and minimize its threats provided that they are equipped with digital competency. Digital competency is a loose concept and its meanings varies based on different users. The utilization of poorly defined concepts in the field of general education will result in questionable of the usage. This research aimed to identify the dimensions and sub-dimensions of this concept in general education students. It was conducted with a qualitative approach and a multiple case study method. Six internationally recognized frameworks related with competencies that students in the field of technology should have were selected and analyzed. The findings showed that a digitally competent student demonstrates five dimensions: managing access to digital content, information, and knowledge; interactive use of knowledge, information and technology; producing digital content; Improving the health and safety of oneself and others in the digital world; and a critical engagement with the digital world.