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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Artificial intelligence

“AI in Education: Is It a Good Thing, or Not?” – Short informative videos on artificial intelligence (AI)

This series of five short videos is intended to provide information about different aspects of artificial intelligence. The videos are primarily designed for parents, and help contribute to the development of digital competency and critical thinking about the impacts of AI. They help provide young people with support and guidance in using AI and are a practical reference tool for school staff.

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Developing digital competency

Image représentant la ressource: Gabarit de planification d'activités pédagogiques intégrant la compétence numérique = Template for integrating digital competency into pedagogical activities.

Gabarit de planification d’activités pédagogiques intégrant la compétence numérique = Template for integrating digital competency into pedagogical activities.

Ce gabarit facilite la planification d’activités d’enseignement et d’apprentissage. Il permet d’intégrer une ou plusieurs dimensions de la compétence numérique, en considérant les huit pistes de planification dont une représentation graphique est également proposée. This template facilitates the planning of teaching and learning activities. It allows for the integration of one or more dimensions of digital competency, while taking into account the eight steps for planning an activity, for which a visual representation is also provided.

Image représentant la ressource: Visuels associés au Cadre de référence de la compétence numérique = Visuals related to the Digital Competency Framework.

Visuels associés au Cadre de référence de la compétence numérique = Visuals related to the Digital Competency Framework.

La représentation graphique du Cadre de référence de la compétence numérique et des images individuelles des douze dimensions peuvent être utilisées lors d’activités liées à la compétence numérique, par exemple pour enrichir une présentation. The visual representation of the Digital Competency Framework and individual images for the 12 dimensions can be used for activities that integrate digital competency, for example to add to a presentation.

Image représentant la ressource: Représentation graphique interactive du Cadre de référence de la compétence numérique = Interactive Visual Representation of the Digital Competency Framework.

Représentation graphique interactive du Cadre de référence de la compétence numérique = Interactive Visual Representation of the Digital Competency Framework.

La représentation graphique interactive du Cadre de référence la compétence numérique peut être utilisée lors d’activités liées à la compétence numérique, par exemple pour enrichir une présentation. The Interactive Visual Representation of the Digital Competency Framework can be used for activities that integrate digital competency, for example to add to a presentation.

Integrating digital technologies in the classroom

RÉCIT consultants support the entire school network in fostering the development of student competencies through digital technology.

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