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DEVELOPING DIGITAL COMPETENCE. AN ESSENTIAL SKILL IN REMOTE LEARNING
DEVELOPING DIGITAL COMPETENCE. AN ESSENTIAL SKILL IN REMOTE LEARNING

Author(s): Alexandra Galbin
Subject(s): School education, Educational Psychology, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Sociology of Education, Distance learning / e-learning, Pedagogy
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: digital competence; remote learning; inclusive education;

Summary/Abstract: The paper brings into discussion the importance of digital competence in education. Since the pandemic caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, the need of doing online education has become essential for remote learning. It is widely known that online education provides opportunities for children, and it allows them to have access to more information. Within this new context, the situation shows us obvious gaps in education. Many children without appropriate devices weren’t able to participate on lessons, parents were overwhelmed, and a lot of teachers faced different challenges: how to adapt the curriculum, how to create interactive interactions and ensuring daily wellness, how to motivate children to participate, how to keep in touch with vulnerable children. The paper presents the results of four in-depth interviews with students from Iasi County, conducted in September 2020. Finally, the paper emphasizes the importance of developing digital competence, taking into consideration some actions to improve the remote learning experience, including families, children and school staff, providing thus a quality inclusive education.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 24
  • Page Range: 46-55
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English