The article examines the strategic role of computer skills in lifelong learning, emphasizing their importance not only in the workplace but also for digital citizenship and active participation in society. Computer science is presented as a cross-disciplinary field, rooted in computational thinking and digital literacy, and essential for addressing contemporary challenges. The author compares different educational models – formal, academic, and informal – highlighting the opportunities offered by multidisciplinary programs, open learning, and local initiatives. Finally, the article reflects on issues such as the digital divide and skill obsolescence, stressing the need to promote an inclusive and continuous digital learning culture to ensure innovation, participation, and democracy in the digital age.
L’articolo analizza il ruolo strategico delle competenze informatiche nella formazione permanente, evidenziando la loro importanza non solo per il mondo del lavoro, ma anche per la cittadinanza digitale e la partecipazione consapevole alla società. L’informatica viene presentata come disciplina trasversale, fondata sul pensiero computazionale e sull’alfabetizzazione digitale, utile per affrontare le sfide del presente. L’autore confronta diversi modelli formativi – scolastico, universitario e informale – mettendo in luce le opportunità offerte da percorsi multidisciplinari, open learning e iniziative locali. Infine, il testo riflette sulle sfide legate al divario digitale e all’obsolescenza delle competenze, sottolineando l’importanza di promuovere una cultura della formazione digitale inclusiva e continua, necessaria per garantire innovazione, partecipazione e democrazia nell’era digitale.
Guarracino, M. (2024). Competenze informatiche e formazione permanente: alcuni modelli a confronto.
Competenze informatiche e formazione permanente: alcuni modelli a confronto
Guarracino
2024-01-01
Abstract
The article examines the strategic role of computer skills in lifelong learning, emphasizing their importance not only in the workplace but also for digital citizenship and active participation in society. Computer science is presented as a cross-disciplinary field, rooted in computational thinking and digital literacy, and essential for addressing contemporary challenges. The author compares different educational models – formal, academic, and informal – highlighting the opportunities offered by multidisciplinary programs, open learning, and local initiatives. Finally, the article reflects on issues such as the digital divide and skill obsolescence, stressing the need to promote an inclusive and continuous digital learning culture to ensure innovation, participation, and democracy in the digital age.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.


