Calvani et al.'s three-dimensional digital competence framework¶
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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 2 studies (2 associational),q2· 0 of 2 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study
Description¶
A multidimensional framework for defining and assessing digital competence across technical, cognitive, and ethical dimensions, developed by Calvani and colleagues.
Components¶
- Digital competence frameworks: DigComp 2.1's five dimensions and Calvani et al.'s three-dimensional framework: The article reviews two theoretical frameworks for digital competence. DigComp 2.1, as described via Carretero et al. (2017), "includes 21 sub-competencies structured to improve citizens' digital competence, consisting of five dimensions: information and data literacy, communication and collaboration, digital content creation, digital safety, and problem-solving", with eight proficiency levels. Calvani et al.'s (2012) framework "includes three technical, cognitive, and ethical dimensions". The study adopted Calvani's framework because it is multi-dimensional and interconnected with other basic competencies such as reading, problem-solving, and metacognitive skills. (Mehrvarz et al. (2021))
Claims¶
- Higher education students' digital competence has a positive effect on their academic performance [+M]
- Technical digital literacy measured with authentic software applications is not a unidimensional construct; a four-dimensional exploratory MIRT model fits best [+W]
Related Products and Programmes¶
- Janssen et al.'s twelve-element digital competence model
- Teacher Digital Competence (TDC) framework
- HeDiCom (Higher Education Digital Competence) framework
Key Sources¶
- Mehrvarz, Mahboobe; Heidari, Elham; Farrokhnia, Mohammadreza; Noroozi, Omid. (2021). The mediating role of digital informal learning in the relationship between students' digital competence and their academic performance. Computers & Education 167 (2021) 104184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2021.104184
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A multidimensional framework for defining and assessing digital competence across technical, cognitive, and ethical dimensions, developed by Calvani and colleagues. |
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