Libraly Journal

Libraly Journal ›› 2021, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (4): 28-36.

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The European Union Digital Competence Framework for Citizens: Implementation and Implication

Liu Jieli, Tang Qiong   

  • Online:2021-04-23 Published:2021-04-23

Abstract: In view of the current low level of citizens’ digital competence, this study of digital competence application cases is expected to provide reference for the development of digital competence education conducive to enhancing the digital competence of Chinese citizens and facilitating the social digital inclusion. This paper introduces three excellent cases of implementation of DIGCOMP: A Framework for Developing and Understanding Digital Competence in Europe (DigComp1.0) by the governments, analyzes the application purpose, method and process, draws the application characteristics of DigComp1.0. It reveals that the content of DigComp1.0 application is practical, its target quite specific, application methods flexible, and application process detailed-oriented. This paper comes up with recommendations to conduct competence-oriented digital competence education, carry out practices close to citizens’ daily life, integrate local educational resources to support framework application, and establish an implementation gallery of DigComp to share the experience of DigComp.