Issue No.38 of the eLearning Papers - Digital Literacies and eCompetence

Across Europe, there is a growing gap between the demands for digital transformation on the one hand and the skills, know-how and capability of the work force on the other. About 90% of Europeans use a mobile phone or a smart phone, and more than one third of them use their device to access the Internet. Yet there is still a significant divide in terms of internet use: According to Eurostat data from 2013, more than 60% of individuals in the EU28 use the Internet daily, while 20% have never used it. The Digital Agenda for Europe aims to help Europe’s citizens and businesses to get the most out of digital technologies, and dedicates one of its seven pillars to digital literacy, skills and inclusion. This pillar comprises 13 concrete actions for tackling the digital divide and making every European Digital. See more...