Digital Competency

Digital competency refers to an integrated set of knowledge, skills and attitudes that enable confident, critical, creative, responsible and sustainable use of digital technology. Such use is grounded in respect for ethics, safety, individual and collective well‑being, the environment and inclusion, with the aim of enabling people to learn, work and participate fully in society.

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The twelve dimensions of the Framework

The Digital Competency Framework is organized into 12 interconnected dimensions (D), which apply to a variety of school or professional contexts, or to everyday life.

D1 – Exercising ethical citizenship in the digital age
D2 – Developing and mobilizing technological skills
D3 – Harnessing the potential of digital resources for learning
D4 – Developing and mobilizing information literacy in the digital age
D5 – Collaborating using digital technology
D6 – Communicating using digital technology
D7 – Producing content using digital technology
D8 – Using digital tools to address diverse needs
D9 – Mobilizing digital technology for personal and professional empowerment
D10 – Solving various problems using digital technology
D11 – Developing critical thinking with regard to the use of digital technology
D12 – Adopting a creative and innovative approach to the use of digital technology

For more information, see the Digital Competency Framework.

Content for Developing Digital Competency

The development of digital competency is a lifelong process. The content for developing digital competency aims to prepare students to use digital technology in a thoughtful, safe and responsible manner. It enables them to acquire a solid foundation that will guide them throughout their schooling as well as in their personal and professional lives.

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