DigComp Digital Competence
Information SystemsReliability: alpha 0.914 sample items
About this scale
A multi-item self-report measure of digital competence aligned with the European DigComp framework: information & data literacy, communication & collaboration, digital content creation, safety, and problem solving.
Sample item(s)
“I can effectively search for information online”
“I can collaborate with others using digital tools”
“I can create and edit digital content”
“I follow safety practices when using digital devices”
Reliability
Reported internal consistency: alpha 0.91. As a rule of thumb, Cronbach’s α ≥ .70 is considered acceptable, ≥ .80 good, and ≥ .90 excellent for established measures.
Notes
Free for academic use; standard EU framework.
Source & citation
Carretero Gomez, S., Vuorikari, R., & Punie, Y. (2017): DigComp 2.1: The Digital Competence Framework for Citizens. Publications Office of the European Union.
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