THE DEVELOPMENT OF KEY INDICATORS FOR MEASURING DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS AND COMPETENCES IN THAI-CONTEXT CULTURE การพัฒนาตัวบ่งชี้เพื่อการวัดทักษะและความเข้าใจและการใช้เทคโนโลยีดิจิทัล ในวัฒนธรรมและบริบทไทย
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Digital literacy is a heart of people’s daily and working lives. However, the deficit in digital literacy has been found across borders including Thailand. This study targeted to develop key indicators for measuring digital literacy skills and competences in Thai-context culture. Documentary research, altogether with anecdotal experiences, were used for data collection and analysis. The findings revealed five pillars of 1) digital access and proficiency, 2) digital communication and collaboration, 3) digital identity security, protection, and wellness, 4) digital assessment and evaluation, and 5) digital creativity and innovation. Specifically, the first pillar referred to the skills and knowledge to use and access technological devices and applications. The second pillar was about the skills and knowledge to use technological devices and applications to communicate and collaborate with stakeholders. The third pillar was managed about the skills and knowledge to use technological devices and applications deliberately, responsibly, and legally. The fourth pillar focused on the skills and knowledge to use technological devices and applications reasonably, critically, and flexibly. The last pillar highlighted the skills and knowledge to use technological devices and applications for further development and contribution. Although these digital literacy key indicators have to be validated and this study is playing a role of a pilot study, this study should be a kick-off platform to test employees’ digital literacy beforehand. Furthermore, and continual research and development should be conducted and implemented.
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