DigCompSAT - DigComp 2.1, Item-Bank in English (en-GB)

There are 82 questions in this survey.

CA1: Information and data literacy

I know that different search engines may give different search results, because they are influenced by commercial factors. 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know which words to use in order to find what I need quickly (e.g. to search online or within a document). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

 When I use a search engine, I can take advantage of its advanced features. 

Choose one of the following answers
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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

 I know how to find a website I have visited before. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to differentiate promoted content from other content I find or receive online (e.g. recognising an advert on social media or search engines). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to identify the purpose of an online information source (e.g. to inform, influence, entertain, or sell). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I critically check if the information I find online is reliable. 

Choose one of the following answers
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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know that some information on the Internet is false (e.g. fake news). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know about different storage media (e.g. internal or external hard disk, USB memory, pen drive, memory card). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know how to organise digital content (e.g. documents, images, videos) using folders or tagging to find them back later. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to copy and move files (e.g. documents, images, videos) between folders, devices or on the cloud. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to manage and analyse data using software (e.g. sorting, filtering, calculations). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

CA2: Communication and collaboration

I know how to send, reply and forward e-mails. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know that many communication services and social media are free of charge because they are paid for by advertising. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to use advanced videoconferencing features (e.g. moderating, recording audio and video). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know which communication tools and services (e.g. phone, email, video conference, text message) are appropriate to use in different circumstances. 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I am open towards sharing digital content that I think might be interesting and useful to others.

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know how to use cloud services (e.g. Google Drive, DropBox and OneDrive) to share my files. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to change who I share content with (e.g. friends, friends of friends, everyone). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to reference the source of documents (e.g. the author or web address) that I found online. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to apply for a job using a digital platform (e.g. fill in a form, upload my CV and photo). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know that many public services are available on the Internet (e.g. booking a health visit, submitting tax declaration, requesting birth, marriage, residence and other certificates). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know how to pay for goods and services that I buy online (e.g. using direct bank transfer, credit/debit cards, other online payment systems).   

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

It matters to me to debate social or political issues online (e.g. in online forums, news sites, Facebook, Twitter). 

Please choose only one of the following:

  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I understand the benefits of remote collaboration (e.g. reduced commuting time). 

Please choose only one of the following:

  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know how to edit a shared, online document. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to invite others and give appropriate permissions to collaborate on a shared document. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I am aware that I should ask permission from a person before publishing or sharing photos about them. 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know how to recognise online messages and behaviours that attack certain groups or individuals (e.g. hate speech). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to behave online according to the situation (e.g. formal vs informal). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to behave online according to the situation (e.g. formal vs informal). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know my digital identity is everything that identifies me in online environments (e.g. usernames, likes and posts on social media, petitions signed online). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know how to create a profile in digital environments for personal or professional purposes. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know that the EU introduced regulation on The Right to Be Forgotten (i.e. to have one's private information removed from the Internet). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know how to configure the settings in my Internet browser to prevent or limit cookies. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

CA3: Digital content creation

I know how to create and edit digital text files (e.g. Word, OpenDocument, Google Docs). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to express myself by creating digital content on the Internet (e.g. blog post, video on YouTube). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to produce a multimedia presentation with text, images, audio and video elements. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

To express myself, I am careful to choose the right type of digital media depending on the audience and my aim (e.g. using social media to promote a project). 

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I am keen to create new digital content by mixing and modifying existing digital resources (e.g. a presentation with photos and a soundtrack found on the Internet). 

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know that some digital content can be reused and reworked legally (e.g. public domain or with Creative Commons licences). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know how to edit or make changes to digital content that others have created (e.g. insert a text into an image, edit a wiki). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to create something new by mixing different types of content (e.g. text and images). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I am careful to follow the rules about copyrights and licenses of digital content that I find. 

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know that downloading or sharing digital content (e.g. music, software, films) may have ethical or legal consequences. 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I can detect when digital content is made available illegally (e.g. software, movies, music, books, TV). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know which different types of licences apply to the use of digital content (e.g. Creative Commons licences). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I am interested in understanding how a task can be broken down into steps so that it can be automated, for example in software or by a robot 

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  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know that programming languages (e.g. Python, Visual Basic, Java) are used to provide a digital device instructions to carry out a task.

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I can write scripts, macros and simple applications to automate the execution of a task. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know that there could be different algorithmic solutions to accomplish a specific computational task (e.g. sorting and searching). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

CA4: Safety

I understand the benefits and also the safety risks when using Internet-connected devices or systems (e.g. smart watches, smart home devices). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know about the importance of keeping the operating system, antivirus and other software up-to-date in order to prevent security issues.

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know how to configure the settings of a firewall on different devices. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to recover digital information and other content (e.g. photos, contacts) from a backup. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to restrict or refuse access to my geographical location. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to identify suspicious e-mail messages that try to obtain my personal data. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know how to check that the website where I am asked to provide personal data is secure (e.g. https sites, safety logo or certificate). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know which personal data I should not share and display online (e.g. on social media). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I am careful about checking the privacy policies of the digital services that I use. 

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I am aware that I should manage the time I spend on my digital devices.

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  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know how to protect myself from unwanted and malicious online encounters and materials (e.g. spam messages, identity theft e-mails). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know about digital tools that can help older people or people with special needs. 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I seek out ways in which digital technologies could help me to live and consume in a more environmentally friendly way. 

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know that old digital devices and consumables (e.g. computers, smartphones, batteries) must be appropriately disposed to minimise their environmental impact. 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know how to reduce the energy consumption of my devices (e.g. change settings, close apps, turn off wifi). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know 'green' behaviours to follow when buying or using digital devices (e.g. purchase devices with Eco-label, restrain from unnecessary printing of digital files, do not leave mobile phones and laptop chargers connected without the device). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

CA5: Problem solving

When I face a technical problem, I try step-by-step to identify the problem. 

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  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know some reasons why a digital device may fail to connect online (e.g. wrong wifi password, airplane mode on). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

When I face a technical problem, I am able to find solutions on the Internet. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I am able to edit the configurations of the operating system of my digital devices to solve technical problems (e.g. automatic stop/start of services, modify registry keys).

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I usually try to find out if there is a technology solution that might help me address a personal or professional need. 

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know the main functions of the most common digital devices (computer, tablet, smartphone). 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know how to select the right tool, device or service to perform a given task (e.g. select a smartphone for my needs, choose a tool for a professional videocall). 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know technical solutions that can improve the access and use of digital tools such as language translation, magnification or zoom and text-to-voice functionality. 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I know that digital technology can be used as a powerful tool to innovate processes and products. 

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  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others

I am willing to take part in challenges and contests, aimed at solving intellectual, social or practical problems through digital technologies.

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I can use data tools (e.g. databases, data mining and analysis software) that manage and organize complex information to make decisions and solve problems. 

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  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I am willing to help people in my community improve their digital skills. 

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I am curious about new digital devices and applications and I am keen to experiment with them whenever I find the opportunity. 

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  • Not at all
  • Not much / very little
  • Yes / Yes I am /Yes I do
  • Very much!

I know how to use online learning tools to improve my digital skills (e.g. video tutorial, online courses). 

Please choose only one of the following:

  • I don’t know how to do it
  • I can do it with help
  • I can do it on my own
  • I can do it with confidence and, if needed, I can support/guide others

I know about new trends in the digital world and how they impact on my personal or professional life. 

Please choose only one of the following:

  • I have no knowledge of this / I never heard of this
  • I have only a limited understanding of this and need more explanations
  • I have a good understanding of this
  • I fully master this topic/issue and I could explain it to others



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