Conference: Computer training and digital citizenship: a look at digital transformation in the educational context

Computer training and digital citizenship: a look at digital transformation in the educational context, Dr.Sc. Georgina Díaz Fernández, Cuba.  Proposal for a conference which will take place in the sessions of 8th International Symposium on Community Computing, Local Development and Social Networks, at the International Convention and Fair Informática 2024.

At present, different national and international organizations are promoting the intensification of actions to consolidate a digital transformation, a goal assumed by the governments of different countries, including Cuba. This constitutes a challenge in the personal and professional sphere, which must respond to the demands of scientific-technical development and the demands of social development. Some considerations will be offered on the relationship between computer training and digital citizenship, which favors active, critical and ethical participation, in order to contribute to the digital transformation that is aspired in a sustained and sustainable way; in particular the role of educational institutions and the education professional.

In this edition, the symposium will analyze the ideas and experiences gained from the use of technologies to increase efficiency, economic development, sustainability and the quality of life of citizens and communities. As part of the accelerated digitalization process that cities are facing, the impact of the use of the Internet and social networks in society will also be discussed, with the aim of deepening the different approaches to their responsible and safe use. The event will be attended by national and international experts, who will share their knowledge and success stories on different topics.