THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIGITAL COMPETENCIES AND 21ST CENTURY SKILLS OF TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS’ CONSTRUCTION OF VOCATIONAL COLLEGES

Abstract

Now digitalization-based learning is needed because it is in line with the Malaysian Education Development Plan 2013-2025 which is to utilize ICT to improve the quality of education in Malaysia. Therefore, the development of technology must be in line with 21st century learning because it is interdependent and has elements that are closely related to each other. However, the acceptance of students the change in the education system has become one of the constraints for the development of technology today. In fact, the probability of constraints in terms of applications or technological devices the less sophisticated ones used by students also restrict the skills of the 21st century and digital competencies among students are well developed. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between digital competencies and 21st century skills based on the elements that have been provided This study utilizes an online survey and face to face, which is distributed to the students to investigate their relationship between digital skills and 21st century skills. In this study uses a quantitative method, involving use level of certificate in questionnaires to obtain data. Overall, the results of the study show a Mean of Competency digital m= 3.85, 21st century skills m= 3.95. While the mean for relationship is m=4.20. The findings of this study there is a good relationship between the digital element of competence and 21st century skills towards students.