Digital skills readiness of selected western Balkan Countries
Journal
Economic Development, Journal of the Institute of Economics – Skopje
Date Issued
2018-12
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Abstract
The latest technological developments have subsequently impacted
businesses imposing changes to the methods of production and the patterns of
employment. Businesses are becoming heavily depended on new technologies
and strive to invest in latest technology so as to leverage it in increasing productivity and innovation. To capitalize on the opportunities that have been created
with the high-tech solutions, businesses require digitally skilled workers who
can use advanced technology in daily business operations. Since advance technology has dispersed across many industries and occupations, the demand for
digital skills has dramatically increased in most sectors of the economy. Many
emerging jobs involve work activities that require a complementary skillset
of advanced digital skills, problem-solving and technical skills, and entrepreneurial or business skills. Developing the required skills for the digital age in
the region leaves much to be desired. The curricula in education institutions
should be revised, modern teaching methods should be introduced and critical
thinking, creativity and problem solving should be encouraged among students.
Using a set of digital tools in formal education as an integral part of the learning
process will foster digital skills excellence among future workers.
businesses imposing changes to the methods of production and the patterns of
employment. Businesses are becoming heavily depended on new technologies
and strive to invest in latest technology so as to leverage it in increasing productivity and innovation. To capitalize on the opportunities that have been created
with the high-tech solutions, businesses require digitally skilled workers who
can use advanced technology in daily business operations. Since advance technology has dispersed across many industries and occupations, the demand for
digital skills has dramatically increased in most sectors of the economy. Many
emerging jobs involve work activities that require a complementary skillset
of advanced digital skills, problem-solving and technical skills, and entrepreneurial or business skills. Developing the required skills for the digital age in
the region leaves much to be desired. The curricula in education institutions
should be revised, modern teaching methods should be introduced and critical
thinking, creativity and problem solving should be encouraged among students.
Using a set of digital tools in formal education as an integral part of the learning
process will foster digital skills excellence among future workers.
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