Developing digital content

This is the partial competence 3.1 in the competence area 3 “Digital content creation” of the Digital Competence Framework for Austria.

What is it about?

This competence area includes the ability to create, edit and apply digital content in different formats. It also includes the ability to express yourself by digital means.

What does it mean in practice?

Digitally competent people can create and edit digital content in the form of text, images, video and audio. They can use various digital devices and know programmes that are suitable for creating and editing digital content. An example of this would be to record a video with the smartphone and then edit it with a digital application. The digital content created can be used by digitally competent people both in private and professional situations to communicate or present and convey content.

Why is that important?

Digitalisation has led to a decreasing use of analogue media in both private and professional contexts. Most people write letters far less often than they send a photo via a messenger, for example. Only digital content can be made available on and distributed via the internet. In addition, digital content is more “sustainable” than analogue content. A digital text exists without a limit in time, while, for example, a printed text can get lost or damaged.

Where can I continue learning?

On the homepage of fit4internet, you will find further background information on the Digital Competence Framework for Austria under the heading “Understanding”. In the section “Learning”, you will find learning offers to increase your digital competence.