Development of a data collection instrument for the evaluation of the level of digital literacy of university students
The current labor market requires professionals who are digitally competent, who master the practical management of the computer (hardware) and the most common programs such as text and image editors (software). Professionals must possess a set of specific knowledge and skills that allow them to sea...
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| Language: | Spanish |
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2020
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.utp.ac.pa/index.php/ric/article/view/2506 https://ridda2.utp.ac.pa/handle/123456789/12162 |
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| Summary: | The current labor market requires professionals who are digitally competent, who master the practical management of the computer (hardware) and the most common programs such as text and image editors (software). Professionals must possess a set of specific knowledge and skills that allow them to search, select, analyze, understand and manage the enormous amount of information accessed through new technologies and more importantly know how to use information technologies and communication in everyday life and solving problems more efficiently. The main objective that was outlined in this research was the development and validation of an instrument to know the degree of digital literacy of university students. The instrument consists of 33 items grouped into four dimensions (identification data, use of devices and Internet connectivity, knowledge and use of ICT tools and resources, and ethical use.) The instrument was validated by the focus group method with an index reliability of 0.68. The results of the application of a data collection instrument such as the one proposed in this paper serve as an input for universities to take measures to design courses or workshops that cover the digital gaps identified in the students of careers or graduate programs. |
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