DigComp 2.2 English questionnaire
1.1 Browsing, searching and filtering data, information and digital content
Knowledge
I am aware that online content that is available to users at no monetary cost is often paid for by advertising or by selling the user’s data.
Knowledge
I know that some online content in search result may not be open access or freely available and may require a fee or signing up for a service in order to access it.
Knowledge
I am aware that search results, social media activity streams and content recommendations on the internet are influenced by a range of factors. These factors include the search terms used, the context (e.g. geographical location), the device (e.g. laptop or mobile phone), local regulations (which sometimes dictate what can or cannot be shown), the behaviour of other users (e.g. trending searches or recommendations) and the user’s past online behaviour across the internet.
Knowledge
I am aware that search engines, social media and content platforms often use AI algorithms to generate responses that are adapted to the individual user (e.g. users continue to see similar results or content). This is often referred to as “personalisation”. (AI)
Knowledge
I am aware that AI algorithms work in ways that are usually not visible or easily understood by users. This is often referred to as “black box” decision-making as it may be impossible to trace back how and why an algorithm makes specific suggestions or predictions. (AI)
Skills
I can choose the search engine that most likely meets one’s information needs as different search engines can provide different results even for the same query.
Skills
I know how to improve search results by using a search engine’s advanced features (e.g. specifying exact phrase, language, region, date last updated).
Skills
I know how to formulate search queries to achieve the desired output when interacting with conversational agents or smart speakers (e.g. Siri, Alexa, Cortana, Google Assistant), e.g. recognising that, for the system to be able to respond as required, the query must be unambiguous and spoken clearly so that the system can respond. (AI)
Skills
I can make use of information presented as hyperlinks, in non-textual form (e.g. flowcharts, knowledge maps) and in dynamic representations (e.g. data).
Skills
I can develop effective search methods for personal purposes (e.g. to browse a list of most popular films) and professional purposes (e.g. to find appropriate job advertisements).
Skills
I know how to handle information overload and “infodemic” (i.e. increase of false or misleading information during a disease outbreak ) by adapting personal search methods and strategies.
Attitudes
I value tools designed to protect search privacy and other rights of users (e.g. browsers such as DuckDuckGo).
Attitudes
I weigh the benefits and disadvantages of using AI-driven search engines (e.g. while they might help users find the desired information, they may compromise privacy and personal data, or subject the user to commercial interests). (AI)
Attitudes
I am concerned that much online information and content may not be accessible to people with a disability, for example to users who rely on screen reader technologies to read aloud the content of a web page. (DA)
Attitudes
I intentionally avoid distractions and aim to avoid information overload when accessing and navigating information, data and content.
Use Case: Employment Scenario
With help from an employment adviser - I can identify, from a list, those job portals which can help me look for a job.
Use Case: Employment Scenario
With help from an employment adviser - I can also find these job portals in my smartphone’s app store, and access and navigate between them.
Use Case: Employment Scenario
With help from an employment adviser - From a list of generic keywords for job seeking available in a blog on job hunting, I can also identify the keywords that are useful for me.
Use Case: Learning Scenario
With help from my teacher - Using a list of generic keywords and tags available in my digital textbook, I can also identify those which would be useful for finding literature on the report topic
Use Case: Learning Scenario
With help from my teacher - I can identify websites, blogs and digital databases from a list in my digital textbook to look for literature on the report topic.
Use Case: Learning Scenario