Report for Demo 7 on The Digital Competence Wheel.
The survey was completed on 9/12/2020.
Each bar represents a competence with a possible score between 0% and 100%. The higher the score, the stronger the competence.
TIP: Click/tap on a bar for more details on that competence
The key components of digital competence is 4 areas which can be summarised as below
Information
Communication
Production
Safety
The Total Score represents the summative evaluation of the score across all competences and questions.
The score falls within the range of scores, from 53% to 61%, considered the category: Level 3 (intermediate).
Level 3 (intermediate)
Users on level 3 (intermediate) are able to perform routine and other well-defined tasks. They can also solve straightforward problems on their own.
Level 8 (highly specialised)
Level 7 (highly specialised)
Level 6 (advanced)
Level 5 (advanced)
Level 4 (intermediate)
Level 3 (intermediate)
Level 2 (foundation)
Level 1 (foundation)
Below are listed the 3 competences with the highest score. Take advantage of the competences that you are already good at and use them as a stepping stone to explore and learn new ones.
Ability to search and find digital information, navigate between many online resources and sort through irrelevant information
Examples of high-level competence
Carefully consider security, availability and legality when content is stored
For example, I intuitively and as the first option look up train schedules, facts, opening hours, and news on the web.
I can sort search results by date, author, multimedia, or file format using filters.
I can quickly examine a complex topic, find facts, learning materials, or experts by using relevant search engines.
You can, for example, use search filters to make more accurate searches
You understand, for example, how search engines gather information from the web and show you the best results
You can, for example, put together more words when searching the web
Ability to modify or create digital solutions that can fully or partially automate and perform a task
Examples of high-level competence
Understanding when, for example, a mandatory course can be replaced with more flexible e-learning or when a weekly meeting can be replaced with a videoconference.
Knowledge of the process that leads from a concept of programming to a finished piece of software.
Know how to use databases such as Excel, MySQL, Microsoft Access, or Oracle to store data when appropriate.
Ability and interest in making use of, expressing opinions or otherwise contributing actively and making yourself visible in digital environments
Examples of high-level competence
For example, I often comment on newspaper articles, write on a blog, share posts on social media or participate actively in a professional network.
For example, I know professional or social networks such as Meetup, Pinterest, Flickr, LinkedIn, Blogster, Youtube and Twitter.
Understanding the pros and cons of the internet's possibilities for political debates and sharing political messages. For example, viral media.
You are, for example, able to express your thoughts and opinions through social media
You know, for example, many different social media and networks, where you can talk, share and discuss this and that
You can, for example, create a good profile on the different social media platforms that helps you achieve what you want on the network
Below are listed the 3 competences with the lowest score. They are considered especially important to work with if you want to improve your overall skills. The best choice is a relevant and current competence where there is room for improvement.
Ability and desire to seek out and benefit from self-service solutions online
Suggestions for exercises that can strengthen the competence
I can to be proactive on all self-service solutions, so I will get a self-critical look at our own self-service solutions.
I can make a list of possible and relevant self-service solutions that I can personally benefit from using. For example, switching doctors, travelcards, insurance claims, etc.
I can test a new self-service solution where I can benefit by saving time. For example, booking a doctor's appointment.
I will try to arm myself with greater patience the next time I have to use a self-service solution.
The next time I encounter a problem with self-service, I will try to figure out the problem before I call. For example, by trying another browser.
I can update my browser and operating system so it is compatible and secure.
Ability to identify and protect sensitive data and understand related risks
Suggestions for exercises that can strengthen the competence
I can create a personal set of rules for creating new passwords that are safe but at the same time easy for me to remember.
I can always check that the line is encrypted before I submit sensitive information. For example, check that the address is https (not http).
I can learn how to add password protection to sensitive documents when I email them to others.
I can familiarise myself with the data supervision requirements for digital storage with regards to the personal information that I store.
I can, as a private individual, back up relevant data and store it in a safe place.
Ability to process, understand and critically evaluate digital information when sent and received
Suggestions for exercises that can strengthen the competence
I can examine a product that we consider buying by looking at the product information from the supplier, reading expert reviews, and reviews from ordinary consumers. I will then form an overall impression.
I can find credible sources on a relevant topic and follow these. For example, on Twitter, LinkedIn, or RSS feed from relevant media.
I can practice intuitively uncovering who wrote the source, when it was written, where it was produced, and why it was made. Then I can quickly assess the value of the material.
I can consider that my communication might be met with the same critical mindset that I use when reading. Attach for example sender, date, author, and geographical location.
I can investigate who is the owner of a domain name and thus is the real sender of the information. For example, by looking up the domain on WHOIS.
The chart below displays the score on all questions. The questions are hierarchized from highest to lowest score. The lowest scores are marked in red, while the highest scores are marked in green.
This is the full list of resources related to the competencies. You can filter the resources by competence and type by using the drop-downs.
Which of the following competences are important in your daily life?
You must choose a minimum of 3 competences
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