Digital Skills Development: Competence Frameworks, Assessment Tools, and Pedagogical Approaches

Diego Angel-Urdinola, Marjorie H Chinen and Gemma Rodon Casarramona

No 203091, Education Working Papers from The World Bank

Abstract: This study provides a comprehensive review of digital skills frameworks, competences, and assessment tools, emphasizing the critical role of digital proficiency in personal, professional, and educational success. It highlights the growing demand for these skills in today’s digital landscape. The paper presents a selection of digital skills competence frameworks designed for diverse users—citizens, students, educators, and professionals—and examines the key competences required to achieve digital proficiency. It compares the assessment tools used to measure digital skills, focusing on how they help identify gaps and inform the development of targeted training programs. The study also reviews approaches for fostering digital competencies, including curriculum design, practical application, and pedagogical strategies. By integrating insights from frameworks, competences, and assessment tools, the study enhances understanding of the digital skills landscape and offers practical recommendations for improving digital skills education.

Date: 2025-06-30
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