Info Modules

Here you find six entertaining multimedia info modules on the six areas of competence of the Digital Competence Framework for Austria. At the same time, you can also learn a lot about digital applications in everyday life (as of 2019).

Buying a smartphone

This learning module concerning the area of competence 0 - Foundations and Access deals with Waltraud, who would like to buy a smartphone. Here is what you will learn: what to consider when buying a smartphone, how to set up a smartphone, how to make settings, how to use apps and how to properly dispose of old mobile phones. You should plan around 10-15 minutes for this module. The following content is currently only available in German:

Using the Internet for travelling

This learning module concerning the area of competence 1 - Information and Data Literacy is about Paul, who is planning a trip to Madrid. Here is what you will learn: how to search and evaluate information on the internet, how to compare offers and ratings, how to search for videos, how to use a route planner and how to back up data. This module takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The following content is currently only available in German:

DIY project

This learning module concerning the area of competence 2 - Communication and Collaboration deals with Aylin, who wants to refurbish and redecorate a shared roof terrace together with her neighbours. Here is what you will learn: how to communicate online, how to use online shops and online financial service providers and how to find suitable instructions on the Internet. You should plan approximately 10-15 minutes for this module. The following content is currently only available in German:

The world of work is waiting

This learning module concerning the area of competence 3 - Digital Content Creation is about Luka, who is looking for a job after having completed his apprenticeship. Here is what you will learn: how to create digital content and upload it to the Internet, how to use appointment reminders, information on your own image rights and what to consider when presenting yourself on the Internet. This module takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The following content is currently only available in German:

Stumbling blocks on the Internet

This learning module concerning the area of competence 4 - Safety deals with Claudia, who wants to protect herself and her children from fraud on the Internet. Here is what you will learn: how to detect dubious websites and fraudulent e-mails and protect yourself from dangers, how to react to the loss or theft of your mobile phone and what to consider regarding the age-appropriate Internet use among children and adolescents. You should plan approximately 10-15 minutes for this module. The following content is currently only available in German:

The employee tax assessment has to be performed

This learning module concerning the area of competence 5 - Problem Solving and Continuing Learning is about Mirko, who is conducting his employee tax assessment online for the first time. Here is what you will learn: how to use public online services, how to use online social safety services, how to find help on the Internet and how to receive further training online. This module takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The following content is currently only available in German:

Further information on the Digital Competence Framework for Austria