Using digital technologies to share data and information and to cooperate

This is the partial competence 2.2 in the competence area 2 “Communication and collaboration” of the Digital Competence Framework for Austria (DigComp 2.2 AT and DigComp 2.3 AT).

What is it about?

The competence area includes the ability to exchange data, information and digital content with others using digital technologies. This also means being able to use digital tools and technologies for the cooperative process and thus jointly develop resources and knowledge.

What does it mean in practice?

Digitally competent people need to be aware of both the opportunities and risks of the data and information exchange by means of digital technologies and tools. Moreover, they can process information themselves and share it with others. This allows for collaborative knowledge resources that can be shared, for example, in wikis or on other platforms. Another example of the use of jointly generated and shared knowledge is research or the public service-oriented use by educational institutions or providers. This competence area also includes sharing data in private and professional contexts and communicating with each other online.

Why is that important?

Communication and cooperation channels are increasingly becoming digitised. This offers great opportunities as it is possible to be connected despite long distances — in synchronous or asynchronous ways. This means that people can communicate and work together independently from time and place. Thus, it is possible to connect with people who might not have been able to meet in an analogue way or who have completely different rhythms of life and work.

Where can I continue learning?

On the homepage of fit4internet, you will find further background information on the Digital Competence Framework for Austria under the heading “Understanding”. In the section “Learning”, you will find learning offers to increase your digital competence.