Digital literacy and eInclusion Ulla Scherfig Gilberg 17.jun. 11 Digital literacy and e-Inclusion Policy in practice perspective

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg Agenda Who is DI ITEK? Why do businesses want digital literacy and eInclusion for all? Focus in industry Focus in Government More information 2

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg 3 DI – Confederation of Danish Industry DI is a private employer and business organisation, representing 11,000 businesses. DI works to create the best possible conditions for the business community. DI handles matters within labour force, tax, climate, and integration. DI negotiates the largest collective agreements on the Danish labour market.

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg DI ITEK is a meeting place for technology companies 4 Network and knowledge Political representation of interests Promotion of the industry Inspiration for new markets

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg Why do businesses want digital literacy for everyone? Denmark is facing major challenges Productivity growth is too low Labour shortages in the future Competition from low wage countries Increased use of technology is fundamental that we can tackle these challenges Digitization Plans must be ambitious and must be a political priority 5

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg Political momentum just now… for action The challenges we face must be dealt with now… EU's digital agenda creates political momentum New Danish digital strategy is to be presented in June by the Government, Municipalities and Danish Regions DI wish to have a top political engagement in this field in Denmark... 6

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg A digital agenda for Denmark? 7 DIs suggestions for a digital focus: Digitization of public sector ICT in public schools Digital candidates and competencies Energy Efficiency using ICT and electronics Strengthened public research within ICT and electronics A digital world class infrastructure Increased use of ICT in business

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg Focus in industry: 8 Digital literacy of employees is vital for future business: All employees must be able to use the technology Many employees must also be able to create the technology

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg ICT in public schools - vision 9 The Danish primary school must be one of the best in the world… Faster, better and more current knowledge can be given to students using modern teaching tools and learning methods

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg Needs and challenges for the primary schools Modern information technology - that work (network, smartboards, terminals, etc.). Professional and efficient operation of the ICT infrastructure Digital teaching tools for all Didactic (teacher acceptance and profession) Management - requires support from senior management and teachers at schools 10

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg State should give a financial incentive for schools to purchase ICT solutions and tools ICT as the fourth skill in elementary school (reading, writing, math and ICT) Demands for ICT skills at the end of primary school Create a center for digital learning - a playhouse for teachers Establishing a teacher inspiration corps - a"task force" 11 Suggested actions

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg Increased use of ICT in business Convine all our members to use ict in and for business In products In production In administration ICT-courses overview for businesses 12

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg Focus in Government 13 Learn more network… How to include all citizens in the digital world? Which digital competences must a citizen have?

Digital literacy and eInclusion 17.jun. 11 Ulla Scherfig Gilberg Thank you for the attention! More information: On business focus: Ulla Gilberg, Senior Adviser, Confederation of Danish Industries or phone: On Government focus: Nicholas Falck Lund, Senior Adviser, Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation or phone