Proposing 8 competencies in the digital competency framework for high school students.

(NLĐO) - Schools need a comprehensive management strategy to effectively develop students' digital skills in line with educational goals.

On November 27th, at the workshop "Developing Digital Competencies in conjunction with Scientific Research Capabilities and Career Orientation for High School Students" organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, many experts and educators agreed that developing and enhancing digital competencies for students is essential and important.

The workshop attracted input from many experts and educators.

Mr. Ho Tan Minh, Chief of the Office of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, said that in the digital age with a huge amount of information, learners need the ability to rationally analyze and critically evaluate information effectively. In particular, digital competence is a vital factor for achieving success in learning, research, and career development.

According to Mr. Minh, some digital skills that students need to become global digital citizens include information and data thinking abilities, demonstrated through the ability to search for, understand, and use information and data effectively...

Mr. Ho Tan Minh, Chief of the Office of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City, believes that digital competence is a vital factor for achieving success in learning, research, and future career development.

Communication and collaboration skills: The ability to communicate and collaborate with others using digital technology...

The ability to create and share digital content: Using digital tools to create text, images, videos , and other types of content...

Dr. Le Van Thien, from Gia Dinh High School (Binh Thanh District), believes that to effectively develop digital skills in students in line with the goals of the 2018 General Education Program, schools need a comprehensive management strategy focusing on factors such as: Establishing goals and plans for developing digital skills in high school students. The primary goal should be to help students understand and use digital technology effectively, while also knowing how to search, analyze, and evaluate information from the digital environment.

Dr. Le Van Thien, Gia Dinh High School

Furthermore, students need to be equipped with skills to protect their personal information and mental health when accessing technology. In particular, encouraging students to use technology to create and solve practical problems will foster critical thinking and develop self-learning and teamwork skills. The digital competency development plan begins with integrating technology content into the curriculum and incorporating digital knowledge into various subjects.

According to Mr. Thien, schools also need to have classes on digital safety and mental health care to help students protect themselves from the risks of the digital environment and learn how to manage their screen time.

Finally, evaluating and improving the digital skills development plan through practical tests and feedback from students and parents will help refine this process...

8 competencies in the digital competency framework

Mr. Nguyen Bao Quoc, Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City

Mr. Nguyen Bao Quoc, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, proposed a digital competency framework for high school students (including digital culture), comprising 8 competencies:

- Basic knowledge of digital devices : Selecting appropriate digital devices and technologies to solve real-world situations. Keeping up with new information on applications and technologies to meet needs and purposes.

- Information and data processing : Flexibility in searching, using, and managing information effectively; evaluating and comparing the reliability of different data sources.

- Communication and collaboration : Through digital technologies in a digital environment, communicate and collaborate, participate in the digital society as individuals according to communication norms, and know how to manage personal identity when participating online.

- Digital content creation : The process of developing and creating digital products, services, and technological solutions that meet individual and societal needs in the digital environment, while respecting copyright and confidentiality.

- Digital security : Protecting information, data, and technical systems from risks, attacks, and losses. Simultaneously, educating about digital security; and paying attention to personal health and environmental protection when using digital devices.

- Problem-solving : Identifying the nature of the problem; flexibly and creatively resolving technical problem situations while participating in the digital environment...

- Digital culture : The way students express themselves, behave, think, and communicate in the digital environment; establishing a cultural environment in the era of digital transformation.

- Career-oriented competencies : Proficiently operating digital equipment and technologies specific to a particular field. Proficiently operating digital equipment and technologies specific to a particular field: Identifying and selecting digital equipment and technologies suitable for a specific field.

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