Unit 10 - ICT to Support...

The use of the Internet and information and communications technology by businesses and individuals and the links between digital behavior and age, education and socio-economic background. It considers how far the “digital divide” is closing for students from different countries and backgrounds About my main Subject of ENTREPRENEURSHIP :Technology can perform several key functions in the change process, including opening up new opportunities that improve teaching and learning—particularly with the affordance of customisation of learning to individual learner needs, which is highly supported by the learning sciences; The skills for an adult life include technological literacy, and people who do not acquire and master these competencies may suffer from a new form of the digital divide, which will impact their capacity to effectively operate and thrive in the new knowledge economy; Technology is an integral part to accessing the higher-order competencies often referred to as 21st Century Skills, which are also necessary to be productive in today‘s society. Six skills that provide a foundation for deep learning for every student: • Character education. Personal traits and attributes such as responsibility, perseverance, and empathy • Citizenship. Knowledge of global issues, respect for other cultures, involvement in sustaining humanity and the environment • Communication. The ability to communicate effectively and actively listen to others • Critical thinking and problem solving. The ability to think critically to solve problems, make effective decisions, and design and manage projects • Collaboration. The ability to work in teams, learn from and contribute to others’ learning, and collaborate with diverse individuals • Creativity and imagination. The ability to consider and pursue novel ideas, lead others, undertake economic and social entrepreneurial activities. Key pillars of digital economy strategies ● Further develop telecommunications infrastructure (e.g. access to broadband and telecommunication services) and preserve the open Internet. ● Promote the ICT sector including its internationalisation. ● Strengthen e-government services including enhanced access to public sector information (PSI) and data (i.e. open government data). ● Strengthen trust (digital identities, privacy and security). ● Encourage the adoption of ICTs by businesses and SMEs in particular, with a focus on key sectors such as healthcare, transportation and education. ● Advance e-inclusion with a focus on the aging population and disadvantaged social groups. ● Promote ICT-related skills and competences including basic ICT skills and ICT specialist skills. ● Tackle global challenges such as Internet governance, climate change and development co-operation