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Where are digital skills needed?

est. 30 min

 💡 After this training: 

  • The learner will be able to give examples from different areas of life where digital skills are needed and where they can be used.

👀 How to coordinate this training:



1. Ask learners to be in a pair or small group

You can ask learners to collect topics that come up from the discussions, either on an electronic platform (e.g. Flinga) or on a flipboard using sticky notes.

2. Discussion with supporting questions

Supporting questions: What digital skills do you need and what for?

  • At home?

  • At work?

  • For studies?

  • With friends?

  • With hobbies?

3. Share the discussion points with the whole group

Discuss those points together as a whole group. It should be noted that in today's society, there is a need for different digital skills in many different contexts and areas of life.



Materials needed:

Pen & Sticky notes 🖌️

Whiteboard / Flipboard or online tool like Flinga 📋


✨ Digital skills training about understanding where and how to use digital skills in various situations



Examples for each situation


At home

  • Paying bills online

  • Booking a doctor’s appointment

  • Watching news or videos

  • Using online banking


At work

  • Writing and sending emails

  • Using Teams/Zoom for meetings

  • Managing schedules or tasks

  • Using cash register software or workplace apps


For studies

  • Logging in to online learning platforms

  • Submitting assignments online

  • Searching for information on Google

  • Using Word, PowerPoint, or Excel


With friends

  • WhatsApp / Messenger chats

  • Making video calls with family

  • Sharing pictures or videos

  • Using social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)


With hobbies

  • Searching for recipes, craft ideas, or tutorials

  • Following fitness or sports apps

  • Joining hobby groups online

  • Playing games online

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