E-learning, as an option already widely used in training contexts, is experiencing an increase in interest as an online learning opportunity supported by technologies, also for reasons related to the current health emergency. The constant and continuous flow of digital information can lead even in young people to the flattening of the fruition model of knowledge, now based on mainly linear processing, and generates the tendency to use almost exclusively deductive thinking. This risk prompts us to question the digital skills of young people and young adults and their manifestation in higher education and continuing online training courses.
Reflect on the concept of digital competence in the e-learning training courses in the light of the most recent acquisitions of the scientific literature on the subject and good practices
Understand the model DigComp 2.1 - Digital Competence Framework, its strengths and weaknesses and the open challenges
Propose criteria to encourage the development of digital skills in young adults who use online training courses for the development of effective learning, critical thinking, information autonomy, creativity, cooperation, active digital citizenship
Maria Grazia Simone, eCampus University, Italy