Information: check before believing
Look at the author, date and context, then compare another source. Is it information, opinion or advertising? AI-generated answers need checking too.
At home or school, compare two accounts of one topic. Discuss the differences and the evidence that could resolve them.
Communication and creation
Writing a clear message, working together and choosing an appropriate channel are practical skills. Remembering the person on the other side of the screen matters as well.
Creating can mean a poster, recording or organised data, not just code. Identify sources and consider permissions and other people’s privacy before sharing.
Safety and problem solving
Useful habits include unique passwords, additional login protection where available, updates and caution with unexpected requests for information. Knowing when to stop and ask for help is a skill too.
Start troubleshooting by describing what does not work, what changed and what instructions or messages say. You do not need the final answer to take a useful first step.
Practise with everyday tasks
Check a source, prepare a shared document or review a familiar tool’s privacy settings. Afterwards, discuss what was easy and what support is needed.
The European Commission’s DigComp framework helps describe digital competence and plan learning. It is not a checklist of apps. Choose activities relevant to the learner’s life.