Digital competence in Higher Education
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25145/j.qurricul.2021.34.08Keywords:
digital competence, higher education, digital literacy, digital nativesAbstract
Digital competence is basic in all subjects and at all levels of higher education. This paper presents an analysis of the profile of higher education students in terms of digital competence. The sample consists of 89 students aged between 19 and 21. A qualitative methodology based on the case study is used and the data collection is carried out through the self-diagnosis platform of digital competences of the Junta de Andalucía, based on the so-called DigComp. The results reveal that university students have a «previous level» in digital competence, both men and women, however, the initial level is manifested with higher values in men than in women. In conclusion, we reflect on the low level of digital competence among digital natives.
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