Ways of Forming Students' Digital Competence in Computer Science Classes

Abstract

The most important condition that the modern information society puts forward for the school is the competitiveness of the graduate, his acquisition of such qualities as independent, critical and creative thinking; the ability to competently work with because today this is one of the most important factors of a young person's success. Therefore, general educational institutions should form in students the ability to learn, find information, critically evaluate it and creatively use it, that is, form digital competence in students, which in the future will provide them with the opportunity to study successfully throughout their lives; prepare for the chosen professional activity and constantly improve one's professional qualifications; to live and work in the information society, in the conditions of the technological economy. Digital competence is a vital skill in today's digital era, where technology is an integral part of our lives. The importance of digital competence has increased even further in the current global pandemic situation, where digital literacy has become essential for continuing education and working remotely. Therefore, computer science classes play a crucial role in fostering students' digital competence. In this article, we will explore different ways of forming students' digital competence in computer science classes.

Keywords

• competence
• digital competence
• digital literacy
• information technologies
• computer science lesson