The Citizens’ Digital Competencies and Their Role in the Modern Life

• Main Authors: Renata Danieliene, Marina Tolmach
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: KNUKiM Publishing Centre 2019-06-01
• Series: Цифрова платформа: інформаційні технології в соціокультурній сфері
• Subjects: інформаційні комп’ютерні технології; цифрові компетентності; знання; вміння; навички
• Online Access: http://infotech-soccult.knukim.edu.ua/article/view/175654

The purpose of the article is to identify the basic digital competencies necessary for fullfledged communication and performance of official duties in the conditions of modern information technology development. Research methods are the review and analyse of existing requirements for common specialists in different fields of activity, and the definition of the necessary skills and abilities for communication, performance of official duties, training. The novelty of the conducted research is the information technology role definition for the society development and the active citizen in society. Conclusion. Digital skills and competences are the basis of a modern person development who has been already in the digital world. The next step is to make this world a place where they can succeed.