Digital Dictation will be held for the first time in Russia

The main goal of the joint initiative of ROCIT, RAEC and Microsoft is to give everyone an opportunity to test their digital literacy.

From May 18 to 24, the Digital Dictation will be held for the first time, which will become the most ambitious test of knowledge of information technologies in Russia. During this week, each user will be able to test their computer skills and other devices, as well as knowledge of network security rules and communication culture. Digital Dictation was organized by ROCIT, RAEC and Microsoft with the support of Avito, the Internet Domain Coordination Center, the All-Russian Popular Front, HP Inc., the Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Rambler Group. The number of participants, according to preliminary estimates, will be about 50 thousand people.

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On the first day - May 18 - events in support of Digital Dictation will be held in many cities of Russia. Those who will not have the opportunity to visit them will be able to take the test within a week on the website DigitalDictant.rf , as well as in a special application. The dictation consists of 30 questions, developed taking into account different age categories: for children (14-17 years old) and for adults (18+), and divided into 3 semantic blocks. The first block is devoted to the basics of computer literacy, namely, various devices and knowledge of basic programs. The second is working with the Internet, social networks and online applications. The third is cybersecurity, including the protection of personal data.

“In the modern world, digital literacy is the same important knowledge as the ability to read and write for every inhabitant of our planet. In 2015, ROCIT was the first to declare the digital literacy of Runet users and conducted an all-Russian study. In 2018, the fourth wave was held, which showed a certain dynamics. However, this is just a figure, and it does not allow you to evaluate your personal level of digital knowledge. The all-Russian campaign Digital Dictation is an important step towards users, which through exciting testing will allow them to pump their skills, ”commented Sergey Grebennikov, Director of ROCIT.

Today, knowledge of modern technology is one of the key requirements in most professions, and innovation is an integral attribute of everyday life. In terms of the growth rate of digital services consumption, Russia ranks third in the world, while the level of digital literacy of its residents in 2018 decreased by 14.7%. This is largely due to the fact that the number of Internet risks is growing. The number of Russians who encountered them in 2018 was 74%, which exceeds the global figure of 66%. In addition, the number of phishing attacks that use the trust of users in the world for the year increased by 350%.

After passing the test, participants will be able not only to test their knowledge, but also to identify areas that require more in-depth study and, in addition, immediately find out the correct answers to questions and get recommendations that will help avoid negative situations in the future. Digital Dictation was launched in the year of the 25th anniversary of the .RU domain and the entire Runet, this anniversary will be celebrated throughout 2019.

Information partners of Digital Dictation are Komsomolskaya Pravda, Moskovsky Komsomolets and Rusbase.

You can follow the latest Digital Dictation news on the campaign website, as well as on the social networks OK.ru , VK.com , Facebook.com , YouTube.com , Instagram.com .