Design Tools to Self Assess Digital Competency of Secondary School Students

Based on comparison of previously published digital competency frameworks, the author proceeds to develop a research model and propose a digital competency framework suitable for secondary school students in Vietnam. Around the world, different assessment tools have been implemented to evaluate individuals’ digital competency. Within the scope of this research, the author utilizes a digital competency self-assessment questionnaire and a checklist on the process of performing tasks that are related to competence in applying information technology. With this, the study aims to propose a scale as well as develop a scale and a tool to assess the digital competence of secondary school students. At the same time, the study would provide guidance to enhance digital competence for learners in the context of implementing the General Education Curriculum (2018).