Conceptualization of Digital Competence: Perspectives From Higher Education

Alise Oļesika, Gatis Lāma, Zanda Rubene

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Abstract

The aim of the present research is to study the essence, structure, implementation, and indicators of the concept of the digital transversal competence of university students for its improvement in the study process. This article includes the relevance of transversal competences and the essence of the concept of digital competence. This concept is then developed, the methodology of digital competence assessment and measurement is adapted, and the content analysis method was used to classify and analyze the expression of digital competence in eight professional areas.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages14
JournalInternational Journal of Smart Education and Urban Society
Volume12
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes

Keywords*

  • digital competence
  • higher education
  • university
  • transversal competences

Field of Science*

  • 5.3 Educational sciences

Publication Type*

  • 1.3. Anonymously reviewed scientific article published in a journal with an international editorial board and is available in another indexed database

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