End-users digital competences & ECDL

End-users digital competences & ECDL modules

End-users digital competences & ECDL modules

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The digital competence …… is one of the 8 key-competences for lifelong learning

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Digital competence

Definition

Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of Information Society Technology (IST) for work, leisure and communication. It is underpinned by basic skills in ICT: the use of computers to retrieve, assess, store, produce, present and exchange information, and to communicate and participate in collaborative networks via the Internet.

Definition

Digital competence involves the confident and critical use of Information Society Technology (IST) for work, leisure and communication. It is underpinned by basic skills in ICT: the use of computers to retrieve, assess, store, produce, present and exchange information, and to communicate and participate in collaborative networks via the Internet.

Essential knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the competence

Digital competence requires a sound understanding and knowledge of the nature, role and opportunities of IST in everyday contexts: in personal and social life as well as at work. This includes main computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, information storage and management, and an understanding of the opportunities of Internet and communication via electronic media (e-mail, network tools) for leisure, information sharing and collaborative networking, learning and research. Individuals should also understand how IST can support creativity and innovation, and be aware of issues around the validity and reliability of information available and the ethical principles of in the interactive use of IST.

Skills needed include: the ability to search, collect and process information and use it in a critical and systematic way, assessing relevance and distinguishing real from virtual while recognising the links. Individuals should have skills to use tools to produce, present and understand complex information and the ability to access, search and use internet-based services; they should also be able use IST to support critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.

Use of IST requires a critical and reflective attitude towards available information and a responsible use of the interactive media; an interest in engaging in communities and networks for cultural, social and/or professional purposes also supports competence.

Essential knowledge, skills and attitudes related to the competence

Digital competence requires a sound understanding and knowledge of the nature, role and opportunities of IST in everyday contexts: in personal and social life as well as at work. This includes main computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, information storage and management, and an understanding of the opportunities of Internet and communication via electronic media (e-mail, network tools) for leisure, information sharing and collaborative networking, learning and research. Individuals should also understand how IST can support creativity and innovation, and be aware of issues around the validity and reliability of information available and the ethical principles of in the interactive use of IST.

Skills needed include: the ability to search, collect and process information and use it in a critical and systematic way, assessing relevance and distinguishing real from virtual while recognising the links. Individuals should have skills to use tools to produce, present and understand complex information and the ability to access, search and use internet-based services; they should also be able use IST to support critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.

Use of IST requires a critical and reflective attitude towards available information and a responsible use of the interactive media; an interest in engaging in communities and networks for cultural, social and/or professional purposes also supports competence.

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ECDL ModulesHere the list of the ECDL Modules:

•Module 1: Concepts of Information and Communication Technology•Module 2: Using the Computer & Managing Files•Module 3: Word Processing•Module 4: Spreadsheets•Module 5: Using Databases•Module 6: Presentation•Module 7: Web Browsing & Communication•Module 8: 2D Computer Aided Design•Module 9: Image Editing•Module 10: Web Editing•Module 11: Health Information Systems Usage•Module 12: IT Security•Module 13: Project Planning

Four modules have an advanced level:

•Advanced Word processing•Advanced Spreadsheets•Advanced Database•Advanced Presentation

Currently, the majority of countries offer Modules 1-7. Modules 8-13 are not available in all countries.

Here the list of the ECDL Modules:

•Module 1: Concepts of Information and Communication Technology•Module 2: Using the Computer & Managing Files•Module 3: Word Processing•Module 4: Spreadsheets•Module 5: Using Databases•Module 6: Presentation•Module 7: Web Browsing & Communication•Module 8: 2D Computer Aided Design•Module 9: Image Editing•Module 10: Web Editing•Module 11: Health Information Systems Usage•Module 12: IT Security•Module 13: Project Planning

Four modules have an advanced level:

•Advanced Word processing•Advanced Spreadsheets•Advanced Database•Advanced Presentation

Currently, the majority of countries offer Modules 1-7. Modules 8-13 are not available in all countries.

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ECDL Certification (7 modules)ECDL Foundation experience in implementing certification programmes across education systems and government administrations has demonstrated that for a recommended level of ICT competence to be achieved which would enable effective employability, a certification of a minimum of seven ECDL modules is appropriate. To receive the ECDL / ICDL certificate, modules 2,3, and 7 are compulsory modules plus any 4 additional modules.

In Italy the ECDL select model allow to choose any number and combination of modules.

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ECDL Start certification

For an individual to achieve a solid base of skills and knowledge, therefore attaining a minimum level of digital literacy, ECDL Foundation recommends that candidates complete and attain certification in a minimum of four ECDL modules.

Although modules 2,3, and 7 are recommended modules plus any 1 additional module, other combinations of four modules are an acceptable standard in many countries.

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Module 1Concepts of Information and Communication Technology

Competence

To use the terminology relating to ICT, to recognize the parts of a computer and issues relating to security, copyright and data protection.

Competence

To use the terminology relating to ICT, to recognize the parts of a computer and issues relating to security, copyright and data protection.

Knowledge

•Understand what hardware is, know about factors that affect computer performance and know about peripheral devices.•Understand what software is and give examples of common applications software and operating system software.•Understand how information networks are used within computing, and be aware of the different options to connect to the Internet.•Understand what Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is and give examples of its practical applications in everyday life.•Understand health and safety and environmental issues in relation to using computers.•Recognise important security issues associated with using computers.•Recognise important legal issues in relation to copyright and data protection associated with using computers.

Knowledge

•Understand what hardware is, know about factors that affect computer performance and know about peripheral devices.•Understand what software is and give examples of common applications software and operating system software.•Understand how information networks are used within computing, and be aware of the different options to connect to the Internet.•Understand what Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is and give examples of its practical applications in everyday life.•Understand health and safety and environmental issues in relation to using computers.•Recognise important security issues associated with using computers.•Recognise important legal issues in relation to copyright and data protection associated with using computers.

SkillsSkills

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Module 2Using the Computer & Managing Files

Competence

To use the basic functions of the operating system and file management.

Competence

To use the basic functions of the operating system and file management.

Knowledge

•Know about the main concepts of file management.

Knowledge

•Know about the main concepts of file management.

Skills

•Use the main features of the operating system including adjusting the main computer settings and using built-in help features.•Operate effectively around the computer desktop and work effectively in a graphical user environment.•Be able to efficiently organise files and folders so that they are easy to identify and find.•Use utility software to compress and extract large files and use anti-virus software to protect against computer viruses.•Use simple text editing and print tools available within the operating system.

Skills

•Use the main features of the operating system including adjusting the main computer settings and using built-in help features.•Operate effectively around the computer desktop and work effectively in a graphical user environment.•Be able to efficiently organise files and folders so that they are easy to identify and find.•Use utility software to compress and extract large files and use anti-virus software to protect against computer viruses.•Use simple text editing and print tools available within the operating system.

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Module 3Word processing

Competence

To use the basic functions of a word processor to create letters and documents.

Competence

To use the basic functions of a word processor to create letters and documents.

Knowledge•Recognise good practice in choosing the appropriate formatting options.

Knowledge•Recognise good practice in choosing the appropriate formatting options.

Skills

•Work with documents and save them in different file formats.•Choose built-in options such as the Help function to enhance productivity.•Create and edit small-sized word processing documents that will be ready to share and distribute.•Apply different formats to documents to enhance them before distribution.•Insert tables, images and drawn objects into documents.•Prepare documents for mail merge operations.•Adjust document page settings and check and correct spelling before finally printing documents.

Skills

•Work with documents and save them in different file formats.•Choose built-in options such as the Help function to enhance productivity.•Create and edit small-sized word processing documents that will be ready to share and distribute.•Apply different formats to documents to enhance them before distribution.•Insert tables, images and drawn objects into documents.•Prepare documents for mail merge operations.•Adjust document page settings and check and correct spelling before finally printing documents.

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Module 4Spreadsheets

Competence

To use the basic functions of a spreadsheet to create lists, perform calculations, create charts.

Competence

To use the basic functions of a spreadsheet to create lists, perform calculations, create charts.

KnowledgeKnowledge Skills•Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats.•Choose built-in options such as the Help function within the application to enhance productivity.•Enter data into cells and use good practice in creating lists.•Select, sort and copy, move and delete data.•Edit rows and columns in a worksheet.•Copy, move, delete and appropriately rename worksheets.•Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet functions. Use good practice in formula creation and recognise error values in formulas.•Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet.•Choose, create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.•Adjust spreadsheet page settings and check and correct spreadsheet content before finally printing spreadsheets.

Skills•Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats.•Choose built-in options such as the Help function within the application to enhance productivity.•Enter data into cells and use good practice in creating lists.•Select, sort and copy, move and delete data.•Edit rows and columns in a worksheet.•Copy, move, delete and appropriately rename worksheets.•Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet functions. Use good practice in formula creation and recognise error values in formulas.•Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet.•Choose, create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.•Adjust spreadsheet page settings and check and correct spreadsheet content before finally printing spreadsheets.

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Module 5Using Databases

Competence

To use the basic functions of a software for the production of databases and extract data by means of queries.

Competence

To use the basic functions of a software for the production of databases and extract data by means of queries.

Knowledge

•Understand what a database is and how it is organised and operated. Understand what a form is.

Knowledge

•Understand what a database is and how it is organised and operated. Understand what a form is.

Skills

•Create a simple database and view the database content in various modes.•Create a table, define and modify fields and their properties; enter and edit data in a table.•Sort and filter a table or form; create, modify and run queries to retrieve specific information from a database.•Create a form to enter, modify and delete records and data in records.•Create routine reports and prepare outputs ready for distribution.

Skills

•Create a simple database and view the database content in various modes.•Create a table, define and modify fields and their properties; enter and edit data in a table.•Sort and filter a table or form; create, modify and run queries to retrieve specific information from a database.•Create a form to enter, modify and delete records and data in records.•Create routine reports and prepare outputs ready for distribution.

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Module 6Presentation

Competence

To produce presentations using a specific software.

Competence

To produce presentations using a specific software.

Knowledge

•Understand different presentation views and when to use them, choose different slide layouts and designs.

Knowledge

•Understand different presentation views and when to use them, choose different slide layouts and designs.

Skills

•Work with presentations and save them in different file formats.•Choose built-in options such as the Help function within the application to enhance productivity.•Enter, edit and format text in presentations. Recognise good practice in applying unique titles to slides.•Choose, create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.•Insert and edit pictures, images and drawn objects.•Apply animation and transition effects to presentations and check and correct presentation content before finally printing and giving presentations.

Skills

•Work with presentations and save them in different file formats.•Choose built-in options such as the Help function within the application to enhance productivity.•Enter, edit and format text in presentations. Recognise good practice in applying unique titles to slides.•Choose, create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.•Insert and edit pictures, images and drawn objects.•Apply animation and transition effects to presentations and check and correct presentation content before finally printing and giving presentations.

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Module 7Web Browsing & Communication

Competence

To use the Internet for web browsing and communication by e-mail.

Competence

To use the Internet for web browsing and communication by e-mail.

Knowledge

•Understand what the Internet is and common terms associated with it. •Be aware of some security considerations when using the Internet. •Understand what email is and know some advantages and disadvantages of its use. •Be aware of other communication options. •Be aware of network etiquette and security considerations when using email. •Be aware of ways to enhance productivity when working with email software.

Knowledge

•Understand what the Internet is and common terms associated with it. •Be aware of some security considerations when using the Internet. •Understand what email is and know some advantages and disadvantages of its use. •Be aware of other communication options. •Be aware of network etiquette and security considerations when using email. •Be aware of ways to enhance productivity when working with email software.

Skills

•Accomplish everyday web browsing tasks including changing browser settings.•Search for information and complete and submit web-based forms.•Save web pages and download files from the web. Copy web content into a document.•Organise and manage email.•Create, spell check and send email. •Reply to and forward email, handle file attachments and print an email.

Skills

•Accomplish everyday web browsing tasks including changing browser settings.•Search for information and complete and submit web-based forms.•Save web pages and download files from the web. Copy web content into a document.•Organise and manage email.•Create, spell check and send email. •Reply to and forward email, handle file attachments and print an email.

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Module 82D Computer Aided Design

Competence

To use a two-dimensional CAD.

Competence

To use a two-dimensional CAD.

Knowledge

•Understand the main concepts of using digital images and understand graphic format options and colour concepts.

Knowledge


Skills

•Open an existing image, save an image in different formats, and set image file options.•Use built-in options such as displaying toolbars, palettes to enhance productivity.•Capture and save an image, use various selection tools, and manipulate image. •Create and use layers, work with text, use effects and filters, and use drawing and painting tools.•Prepare images for printing or publishing.

Skills


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Module 9Image editing

Competence

To work with digital images.

Competence

To work with digital images.

Knowledge


Knowledge


Skills


Skills


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Module 10Web editing

Competence

To produce web pages..

Competence

To produce web pages..

Knowledge

•Understand key web concepts and terms. •Understand the basic principles of HTML.•Understand and use cascading style sheets (CSS).

Knowledge

•Understand key web concepts and terms. •Understand the basic principles of HTML.•Understand and use cascading style sheets (CSS).

Skills

•Use common HTML mark-up tags to modify the layout of a web page.•Use a web authoring application to design and format web pages, format text, and work with hyperlinks and tables.•Recognise and use common web image formats and create forms in a web page. •Prepare web pages for publishing to a web server.

Skills

•Use common HTML mark-up tags to modify the layout of a web page.•Use a web authoring application to design and format web pages, format text, and work with hyperlinks and tables.•Recognise and use common web image formats and create forms in a web page. •Prepare web pages for publishing to a web server.

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Module 11Health Information Systems Usage

Competence

To work with a Health Information System to enter or retrieve data respecting the confidentiality of patient data.

Competence

To work with a Health Information System to enter or retrieve data respecting the confidentiality of patient data.

Knowledge

•Understand the key features of a Health Information System (HIS). •Understand the ethics, rules and regulations relating to a HIS.•Understand confidentiality, security and access control when using a HIS.

Knowledge

•Understand the key features of a Health Information System (HIS). •Understand the ethics, rules and regulations relating to a HIS.•Understand confidentiality, security and access control when using a HIS.

Skills

•Use a HIS safely and efficiently. •Interpret electronically recorded data.

Skills

•Use a HIS safely and efficiently. •Interpret electronically recorded data.

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Module 12IT Security

Competence

To handle security issues in networking.

Competence

To handle security issues in networking.

Knowledge

•Understand and identify the main concepts underlying the secure use of ICT in daily life.•Understand the key concepts relating to the importance of secure information and data, physical security, privacy and identity theft.•Understand the types of networks, connection types and network specific issues including firewalls.•Understand security issues related to communications including email and instant messaging.

Knowledge

•Understand and identify the main concepts underlying the secure use of ICT in daily life.•Understand the key concepts relating to the importance of secure information and data, physical security, privacy and identity theft.•Understand the types of networks, connection types and network specific issues including firewalls.•Understand security issues related to communications including email and instant messaging.

Skills

•Use relevant techniques and applications to maintain a secure network connection.•Use the Internet safely and securely.•Manage data and information appropriately.•Protect a computer, device or network from malware and unauthorised access.•Browse the World Wide Web and communicate on the Internet securely.•Backup and restore data appropriately and safely, and securely dispose of data and devices.

Skills

•Use relevant techniques and applications to maintain a secure network connection.•Use the Internet safely and securely.•Manage data and information appropriately.•Protect a computer, device or network from malware and unauthorised access.•Browse the World Wide Web and communicate on the Internet securely.•Backup and restore data appropriately and safely, and securely dispose of data and devices.

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Module 13Project Planning

Competence

To use a project management application.

Competence

To use a project management application.

KnowledgeKnowledge Skills

•Apply advanced text, paragraph, column and table formatting. •Convert text to a table and vice versa.•Work with referencing features like footnotes, endnotes and captions. •Create tables of contents, indexes and cross-references.•Enhance productivity by using fields, forms and templates.•Apply advanced mail merge techniques and work with automation features, such as macros.•Use linking and embedding features to integrate data.•Collaborate on and review documents.•Work with master documents and sub-documents. Apply document security features.•Work with watermarks, sections, and headers and footers within a document.

Skills


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Module 3 advancedAdvanced Word Processing

Competence

To use advanced features of word processor programs.

Competence

To use advanced features of word processor programs.



Skills


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Module 4 advancedAdvanced Spreadsheets

Competence

To use the advanced features of programs for creating spreadsheets.

Competence

To use the advanced features of programs for creating spreadsheets.


• Produce higher quality information.

• Pinpoint key information quicker and more easily. • Provide more sharply-defined analysis. • Produce more sophisticated reports. • Use advanced editing, data handling, functions and analysis

features. • Use macros within the spreadsheets application.

Skills

• Produce higher quality information.

• Pinpoint key information quicker and more easily. • Provide more sharply-defined analysis. • Produce more sophisticated reports. • Use advanced editing, data handling, functions and analysis

features. • Use macros within the spreadsheets application.

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Module 5 advancedAdvanced Database

Competence

To use the advanced features of a program to build and query databases.

Competence

To use the advanced features of a program to build and query databases.


•Produce better reports with deeper data analysis.•Produce higher quality management information.•Use advanced features in table, query, form and report design. •Use macros within the database application. •Import, export and link data.

Skills

•Produce better reports with deeper data analysis.•Produce higher quality management information.•Use advanced features in table, query, form and report design. •Use macros within the database application. •Import, export and link data.

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Module 6 advancedAdvanced Presentation

Competence

To use the advanced features of a program for creating presentations.

Competence

To use the advanced features of a program for creating presentations.


•Plan and design more effective presentations that have greater impact.•Use advanced features to customise layout and shows. •Use and manipulate pictures, images and drawn objects, charts/graphs in presentations. •Add sophisticated multimedia elements to presentations.•Use the powerful relating tools to link information to other applications.

Skills

•Plan and design more effective presentations that have greater impact.•Use advanced features to customise layout and shows. •Use and manipulate pictures, images and drawn objects, charts/graphs in presentations. •Add sophisticated multimedia elements to presentations.•Use the powerful relating tools to link information to other applications.

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